Synonyms of conceded

conceded

verb

past tense of concede

1

as in admitted

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly

she grudgingly conceded his point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admitted
• confessed
• acknowledged
• agreed
• announced
• granted
• revealed
• allowed
• disclosed
• recognized
• owned (up to)
• confirmed
• told
• said
• declared
• came clean (about)
• affirmed
• accepted
• fessed (up)
• proclaimed
• professed
• unloaded
• published
• warned
• informed
• yielded
• communicated
• talked
• avowed
• exposed
• whispered
• unveiled
• divulged
• spilled
• betrayed
• imparted
• disburdened
• unburdened
• tipped (off)
• broadcast
• breathed
• leaked
• blabbed
• squealed
• tattled
• gave away
• broke
• ratted
• wised (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denied
• disallowed
• disclaimed
• disputed
• contradicted
• disavowed
• rejected
• disowned
• negated
• refuted
• rebutted
• repudiated
• covered (up)
• concealed
• negatived
• obscured
• hid
• gainsaid
• veiled
• kidded (oneself)

2

as in succumbed

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbed
• submitted
• surrendered
• bowed
• capitulated
• relented
• blinked
• yielded
• budged
• acquiesced
• quit
• gave in
• said uncle
• threw in the towel
• knuckled under
• deferred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resisted
• contended
• fought
• opposed
• confronted
• met
• faced
• objected
• countered
• repelled
• defied
• battled
• thwarted
• held off
• withstood
• combated
• breasted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conceded

After England conceded a second straight corner, this time Norway capitalized. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

Under pressure, Fiji conceded 12 penalties — nine by halftime — and a red card to scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli for lashing out with his boot into the stomach of Ellis Genge. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Additionally, La Roja hasn’t conceded a single goal in its five matches at this World Cup, statistically the best defense in the tournament. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

These same people also conceded that no such party elder existed within the GOP, and that the party was no longer organized around nor interested in listening to such a person. — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

For me, France are better defensively than they are given credit for — just two goals conceded in five matches this tournament. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 July 2026

The match also will pose a significant challenge for the Mexican team, which has not conceded a goal during the World Cup but will face an English side that excels in aerial play, with lethal scorers like Kane and Jude Bellingham. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Though, Bush Hager conceded that costume parties are an acceptable occasion for couples to coordinate their clothes. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Winnipeg has also conceded a league-high 39 rushing first downs, as well as a co-league-high six rushing touchdowns. — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026