Worsted and Yield

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Worsted noun - A tightly twisted woolen yarn spun from long-staple wool.

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Yield is an antonym for worsted in topics: beat, defeat, defeat soundly, defeat overwhelmingly, attain good outcome.

Nearby Word: worsting

Yield verb - To give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit).

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Worsted is an antonym for yield.

Nearby Words: yielding, yielded

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