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What is another word for Surrender? – 136 Surrender Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    capitulate yield give in concede relinquish abandon submit comply acquiesce defer succumb resign forfeit renounce abdicate cede deliver hand over lay down quit retreat back down give up bow cave fold knuckle under roll over succumb to

    Meaning of Surrender

    According to Oxford Dictionary, surrender means to stop fighting or resisting someone or something, and to give yourself or something into their control or power.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines surrender as to give up control or possession of something, or to yield to a feeling or influence.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that surrender means to stop fighting or arguing, and to accept that you cannot win or achieve something.

    Example Uses

    • The army was forced to surrender after being surrounded by the enemy.
    • She had to surrender her passport at the border crossing.
    • He surrendered to his emotions and started crying.
    • The company will surrender its assets to pay off its debts.
    • After a long struggle, she finally surrendered to her illness.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    resist defy refuse reject deny oppose fight struggle persevere persist continue maintain uphold defend protect preserve retain keep hold cling grasp seize capture conquer overcome