Synonyms for surrender

Synonyms for (noun) surrender

Synonyms: surrender, fall, capitulation

Definition: the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

Usage: they were protected until the capitulation of the fort

Similar words: loss

Definition: the act of losing someone or something

Usage: everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock


Synonyms: surrender

Definition: the delivery of a principal into lawful custody

Similar words: delivery, livery, legal transfer

Definition: the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another


Synonyms: surrender, giving up, yielding

Definition: a verbal act of admitting defeat

Similar words: relinquishing, relinquishment

Definition: a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.


Synonyms: resignation, surrender

Definition: acceptance of despair

Similar words: despair

Definition: the feeling that everything is wrong and nothing will turn out well

Usage: they moaned in despair and dismay; one harsh word would send her into the depths of despair


Synonyms for (verb) surrender

Synonyms: give up, surrender

Definition: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

Usage: The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered

Similar words: yield

Definition: cease opposition; stop fighting


Synonyms: cede, give up, surrender, deliver

Definition: relinquish possession or control over

Usage: The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in

Similar words: gift, give, present

Definition: give as a present; make a gift of

Usage: What will you give her for her birthday?


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