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SURRENDER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Surrender.

How to pronounce surrender:

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Surrender - as a noun

Acceptance of despair

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resignation12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
despair10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A verbal act of admitting defeat

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giving upyielding13

The delivery of a principal into lawful custody

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delivery15legal transferlivery12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)

Example: "They were protected until the capitulation of the fort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capitulation16fall7

Surrender - as a verb

Give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

Example: "The last taleban fighters finally surrendered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
yield9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
resist6

Relinquish possession or control over

Example: "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cede7deliver11give up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gift8give8present9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The soldier refused to accept surrender and fought until the end."
"After a long battle, the general finally called for the enemy's surrender."
"The rebels offered a peaceful surrender to avoid further bloodshed."
"The politician's resignation was seen as a surrender to public pressure."
"The team's surrender in the final minutes of the game disappointed their fans."
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Word Game Points

Is SURRENDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surrender is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURRENDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SURRENDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surrender is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURRENDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SURRENDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surrender is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURRENDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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