Synonyms of conceding

conceding

verb

present participle of concede

1

as in admitting

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

she grudgingly conceded his point

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admitting
• confessing
• acknowledging
• agreeing
• granting
• announcing
• allowing
• disclosing
• recognizing
• revealing
• owning (up to)
• confirming
• telling
• saying
• accepting
• declaring
• affirming
• coming clean (about)
• fessing (up)
• unloading
• proclaiming
• professing
• talking
• yielding
• informing
• avowing
• communicating
• publishing
• exposing
• betraying
• spilling
• warning
• imparting
• unburdening
• divulging
• broadcasting
• whispering
• leaking
• disburdening
• breathing
• giving away
• tipping (off)
• squealing
• breaking
• unveiling
• blabbing
• tattling
• ratting
• wising (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denying
• disallowing
• disclaiming
• disavowing
• contradicting
• rejecting
• negating
• disputing
• refuting
• repudiating
• rebutting
• covering (up)
• concealing
• disowning
• hiding
• negativing
• obscuring
• kidding (oneself)
• veiling
• gainsaying

2

as in succumbing

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

• succumbing
• surrendering
• submitting
• bowing
• capitulating
• relenting
• budging
• yielding
• quitting
• giving in
• blinking
• acquiescing
• saying uncle
• deferring
• knuckling under
• throwing in the towel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resisting
• fighting
• contending
• opposing
• facing
• confronting
• objecting
• countering
• meeting
• combating
• defying
• battling
• withstanding
• repelling
• thwarting
• holding off
• breasting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conceding

The Roos entered the weekend having scored 24 goals this year, while conceding just 10 in 11 games. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

The administration’s top economic officials are now conceding that favorable aggregate indicators are no easy answer to public anxiety. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026

The home team secures the victory when Phil Mickelson knocks one in the water at the par-3 16th hole, conceding his match to Francesco Molinari right on the tee box. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The Rapids have failed to secure a point in a game after conceding the first goal. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026

As the plot progresses, there are constant digs at Google Maps and Apple Maps for conceding to Trump’s order. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

Both those previous hammerings came out of the blue, just as Wrexham’s humbling in front of the live TV cameras happened off the back of conceding just one goal in their first three Championship away games this season. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

By now, even Kimi Antonelli's closest rival is conceding that the race for the Formula 1 title is pretty much over. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Roddick stood by the Grand Slam's late-night session format while conceding that a five-hour match could test viewers’ patience, echoing a concern raised by sports podcaster Bill Simmons. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026