Shipwreck and Surrender

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Shipwreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.

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Surrender is an antonym for shipwreck in conquer in military manner topic.

Nearby Word: shipwrecked

Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Shipwreck is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

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