surrender synonyms

surrender

n.

capitulation, yielding, giving up, submission, giving way, unconditional surrender, white flag, cessation, abandonment, relinquishment, acquiescence, abdication, resignation, delivery.

surrender

v.

  1. To accept defeat

    capitulate, quit, give in; see yield 1.

  2. To relinquish possession

    give up, let go, resign, abdicate; see abandon 1.

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