English Synonym Finder

surrenders

Definitions

To cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.

To give up or hand over something, such as a right, possession, or claim, especially under pressure.

To abandon oneself entirely to a powerful emotion or influence.

Examples

The weary soldier finally surrenders his weapon to the opposing forces.

When the sun sets, the sky surrenders its vibrant colors to the encroaching darkness of night.

Synonyms

yields capitulates concedes submits relinquishes gives in succumbs

Antonyms

resists defends fights withstands conquers prevails opposes