Synonyms for

Surrendering

Verb / sɜ:ˈendɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for surrendering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of giving up or yielding oneself or something to another

Synonyms & similar words

surrender giveup cede resist deliver yielding submitting relinquishing ceding abdicating conceding capitulating forfeiting quitting abandoning resigning waiving renouncing sacrificing entrusting

Example sentences

  1. The enemy army is surrendering to our troops.
  2. The athlete is surrendering his title.
  3. The criminal is surrendering to the police.
  4. I am surrendering my seat to the elderly person.
  5. The student is surrendering his phone to the teacher.

Quotes

  • Surrender to what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be. - Sonia Ricotti
  • Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival. - Winston Churchill
  • It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. - George Washington

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