conceding

Definitions

Admitting that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

Surrendering or yielding something, such as a possession, right, or point in an argument.

Acknowledging defeat in a contest or election.

Examples

After hours of intense debate, the candidate finally appeared on stage, conceding the election to his opponent.

The team captain was praised for his sportsmanship in conceding that the winning goal was indeed valid.

Synonyms

admitting yielding surrendering granting acknowledging capitulating relinquishing

Antonyms

denying withholding defending resisting contesting refusing opposing