Overrun and Withstand

Overrun

Overrun verb - To enter for conquest or plunder.
Usage example: waves of barbarians overran the Roman Empire during its long decline

Withstand is an antonym for overrun.

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Overrun is an antonym for withstand.

Nearby Word: withstanding

Common collocations

force overrun force withstand force
light overrun light withstand light
punishment overrun punishment withstand punishment
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