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

Kansas City has conceded 81 goals, an MLS single-season record, and will be without several injured players. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Shortly before the news conference, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass conceded the race to challenger Nithya Raman. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Wiener claimed victory in the race after his opponent Chan conceded the race Wednesday. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Lawler, who won his seat in 2022 by defeating a Democratic incumbent, conceded Wednesday morning to Democratic challenger Cait Conley. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The statement is notable given the political animosity between Golden and Democratic candidate Matt Dunlap, who conceded to LePage on Thursday. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026

While the Associated Press had not called that race by late Wednesday and the Republican candidate, Dan Green, had not conceded publicly, Soto sent out a statement declaring victory. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

The Canadiens have conceded 35 goals while scoring 32 for a -3 scoring differential. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

Under the plea, Johnson maintained his innocence but conceded there was enough evidence to convict him. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026