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Meaning of surrendering
The primary meaning of "surrendering" is to stop fighting or resisting something, or to give up something, such as a right or a claim.
Etymology of surrendering
The word "surrendering" comes from the Old French word "render", which means "to give back" or "to yield", and the prefix "sur-", which means "over" or "above"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to mean "to give up" or "to yield"
Synonyms
yielding
relinquishing
ceding
abandoning
giving up
capitulating
submitting
acquiescing
complying
conceding
admitting defeat
throwing in the towel
laying down arms
giving in
backing down
retreating
withdrawing
forsaking
deserting
leaving
quitting
renouncing
abdicating
vacating
surrendering
waiving
forgoing
relinquishing control
handing over
delivering
transferring
Definitions
- To stop fighting or resisting someone or something because you are not strong enough or do not want to fight any more
- * To give up something, such as a right or a claim, especially because you are forced to or because it is necessary
- * To give yourself up to someone, especially to the police or to an enemy
Usage Examples
- The army was surrendering to the enemy after a long and bloody battle
- * She was surrendering to her emotions and letting herself cry
- * The company was surrendering its rights to the patent in order to avoid a lawsuit
Antonyms
resisting
fighting
struggling
opposing
defying
rebelling
revolting
protesting
objecting
refusing
declining
denying
withstanding
persevering
persisting
continuing
maintaining
retaining
keeping
holding on
defending
protecting