Persist and Turning

Opposite meaning words

Persist verb - To continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

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Turning is an antonym for persist.

Turning noun - A movement in a new direction.

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Persist is an antonym for turning in topics: reverse, adapt.

Nearby Words: turn, turned, turner, turnery

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