Persevering and Surrendering

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Persevering adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Usage example: at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake

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Surrendering is an antonym for persevering.

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Persevering is an antonym for surrendering.

Nearby Words: surrender, surrendered

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Surrendering and Persevering. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/persevering/surrendering

Persevering & Surrendering. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/persevering/surrendering>.

Surrendering or Persevering. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/persevering/surrendering.

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