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Submission

Noun / sʌˈbmɪʃʌn / Another word for submission — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of giving in or surrendering to someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

compliance entry meekness surrender yielding compliance deference respect obedience acquiescence conformity subservience docility meekness deferential pliant obedient submissive yielding compliant acquiescent conforming subservient

Synonyms by register

Formal

compliance acquiescence subservience deference

Informal

giving in backing down capitulation

Literary

thralldom bondage vassalage

Antonyms

defiance resistance rebellion opposition insubordination disobedience

Common collocations

  • submission to authority
  • act of submission
  • submission of a report
  • submission to fate
  • submission to the will
  • submission deadline
  • voluntary submission

Word family

noun submission
verb submit
adjective submissive
adverb submissively

Usage note

Can refer to yielding to a superior force or authority, or the act of presenting something for consideration. Be mindful of the context as it can carry connotations of weakness or strength.

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Example sentences

  1. I am in submission to my teacher's authority.
  2. The wrestler was forced to tap out in submission.
  3. The company required all employees to sign a submission agreement.
  4. She showed submission by bowing to the king.
  5. The dog's submission was evident in its lowered head and wagging tail.

Quotes

  • True submission is a gift, given freely out of love and respect. It is not forced.
  • Submission is not about authority and it is not obedience; it is all about relationships of love and respect.
  • Submission is not a lack of strength; it's a lack of desire to fight.

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