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SURRENDERING

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Surrendering.

Surrendering - 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

Surrendering - 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

"After a long battle, the army was forced into surrendering."
"I am not surrendering my dreams just because of a setback."
"The team showed great sportsmanship by surrendering the match to their opponents."
"The politician announced his resignation, surrendering his position as mayor."
"Despite their best efforts, the rebels were eventually forced into surrendering."
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Word Game Points

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

SURRENDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SURRENDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surrendering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURRENDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SURRENDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surrendering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURRENDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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