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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  (rugby football) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
  2. [v]  to insert between other elements; "She interjected clever remarks."
  3. [v]  give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
  4. [v]  add as an extra or as a gratuity
 
 Synonyms: chuck up the sponge, come in, drop out, give up, inject, interject, interpose, put in, quit, throw in the towel
 
 Antonyms: enter, participate
 
 See Also: add, bestow, break up, bring, contribute, cut off, disrupt, impart, interrupt, lend, throw

 

 



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