transient, irresolute, lazy, relenting, surrendering, yielding, temporary
The opposite of "persist" is to "give up."
Persist
The opposite of the process is "devolving" or in some cases retrogressing. For the adjective describing a changing situation, the opposite could be static or unchanging.
we want suffix of persist
The prefix of persist is per-. Per- means through or intensive.
The noun forms for the verb to persist are persister, persistence, and the gerund, persisting.
The opposite of refrain (as a verb): persevere persist continue endure stick with keep it up
The military opposite of to surrender is to fight. The opposite of surrender (give in, give up) is to persevere, persist, or endure.
Persist
The classic opposites would be fight or resist. Similar words are to oppose, struggle, challenge, or contest.
we want suffix of persist
The opposite of the process is "devolving" or in some cases retrogressing. For the adjective describing a changing situation, the opposite could be static or unchanging.
You must persist if you want to perfect your technique.
Persist should be used as other verbs are. I will persist in my pursuit of happiness. She persisted to ask me ceaselessly. Her persistence agitated me.
The prefix of persist is per-. Per- means through or intensive.
The noun forms of the verb to persist are persister, persistence and the gerund, persisting.
Some antonyms for varying are "continue", "hold", "keep", "persist", "remain" and "stay". One should not mistake synonyms and antonyms because they are the complete opposite of each other.
I insist that you do your homework. (Insist means 'I require') while If you persist in failing to submit your homework you will be thrown out of school. (Persist means 'keep on')