Synonyms of surrender
27 similar words · 8 opposite words
Another word for surrender is abandon. Other synonyms of surrender are capitulate and relinquish. The opposite of surrender is control.
Synonyms and similar words for surrender
verbTo give up into the power, control, or possession of another.
verbTo give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
- strike one's flagTo take down one's national or other representative flag in order to indicate surrender.
- wave the white flag
- chuck up the spongeTo quit; to give up; to admit defeat.
verbMore synonyms
- abandonTo give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.
- bend
- capitulateTo surrender on stipulated terms, end all resistance, give up, go along with or comply.
- cave in
- cede
- fall in line
- give overTo give up, hand over, surrender (something).
- give inTo relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat.
- give upTo surrender (someone or something); to inform on (someone).
- give way
- knuckle underTo cooperate or yield when forced or pressured to do so.
- relinquishTo metaphorically surrender, yield control or possession.
- submit
- strike the colors
- strike the flag
- throw in the towelTo quit; to give up.
- throw up one's hands
- turn inTo relinquish; give up; to tell on someone to the authorities (especially to turn someone in).
- yield
- deplore obsoleteTo regard as hopeless; to give up.
nounMore synonyms
- capitulationThe instrument containing the terms of an agreement or surrender.
Opposite of surrender
Meaning of surrender
- verb To give up into the power, control, or possession of another.
- verb To yield (a town, a fortification, etc.) to an enemy.
- verb To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
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Questions about synonyms of surrender
- What is another word for surrender?
- Surrender has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abandon, capitulate and relinquish.
- What is the opposite of surrender?
- The opposite of surrender is control. Other antonyms of surrender are stay.
- What does surrender mean?
- Surrender means to give up into the power, control, or possession of another.
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