Synonyms of surrenders

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verb

present tense third-person singular of surrender

1

as in relinquishes

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

the toddler surrendered the doll to her mother after a brief struggle

the commander surrendered the garrison without having fired a single shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquishes
• renders
• delivers
• cedes
• abandons
• yields
• resigns
• transfers
• turns in
• lays down
• waives
• turns over
• entrusts
• commits
• forfeits
• coughs up
• gives up
• renounces
• discards
• hands over
• consigns
• releases
• forsakes
• parts (with)
• sheds
• deserts
• abnegates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retains
• keeps
• withholds

2

as in succumbs

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

the father refused to surrender to his son's constant begging for a BB gun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• concedes
• capitulates
• bows
• relents
• yields
• quits
• blinks
• acquiesces
• budges
• gives in
• defers
• knuckles under
• says uncle
• throws in the towel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• contends
• opposes
• confronts
• fights
• meets
• counters
• faces
• breasts
• defies
• objects
• repels
• withstands
• combats
• holds off
• thwarts
• battles

3

as in resigns

to give up (as a position of authority) formally

the aging queen refused to surrender the throne to her increasingly impatient heir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquishes
• resigns
• abdicates
• renounces
• cedes
• denies
• waives
• steps down (from)
• vacates
• abandons
• forsakes
• disavows
• disowns
• abjures
• abnegates
• disclaims
• steps aside (from)
• yields
• demits
• hands over
• gives up
• deserts
• quits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• assumes
• claims
• appropriates
• seizes
• confiscates
• protects
• defends
• arrogates
• takes over
• secures
• usurps
• guards
• wrests
• safeguards

4

as in submits

to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)

determined to give up smoking, she so far has not surrendered to her incessant desire to have a cigarette

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• yields
• bows
• gives in
• indulges
• caters (to)
• gratifies
• wallows
• caves (in)
• concedes (to)
• acquiesces (to)
• buckles (under)
• gives over (to)
• knuckles under

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• opposes
• confronts
• meets
• counters
• faces
• defies
• breasts
• objects
• fights
• repels
• combats
• rejects
• withstands
• thwarts
• holds off
• battles
• inhibits
• restrains
• constrains
• checks
• curbs
• stifles
• bridles

5

as in falls

to yield to the control or power of enemy forces

General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, thus ending the Civil War

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• falls
• capitulates
• collapses
• relinquishes
• gives (in)
• gives up
• bows
• concedes
• loses
• knuckles under
• buckles
• fails
• folds
• caves (in)
• hands over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stands
• resists
• endures
• opposes
• defies
• wins
• fights
• overcomes
• prevails
• beats
• withstands
• repels
• conquers
• bucks
• triumphs

6

as in indulges

to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly

laid-off workers who surrender themselves to despair will almost certainly never regain their footing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indulges
• abandons
• yields
• delivers
• revels
• gives up
• basks
• overdoes
• overindulges
• wallows
• luxuriates
• rolls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• eschews
• forgoes
• refrains (from)
• restrains
• inhibits
• abstains (from)
• checks
• forbears

surrenders

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noun

plural of surrender

as in submissions

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another

the police demanded the surrender of all hostages as a condition for allowing the hijackers safe passage out of the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• submissions
• relinquishments
• captures
• capitulations
• cessions
• renditions
• falls
• acceptances
• handovers
• compromises
• acquiescences
• concessions
• reconciliations
• conciliations
• reconcilements
• appeasements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resistances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of surrenders

Verb

Summer is usually the busiest season for shelters, officials said, as more stray animals, owner surrenders and vulnerable kittens arrive across the five boroughs. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026

For an Astros pitching staff that surrenders the third-highest fly-ball rate of any team in the sport, this matters. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026

The ayatollahs won’t make any deal that surrenders their nuclear program. — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026

Alex Murdaugh surrenders Murdaugh turned himself in at the Hampton County Detention Center. — Marlene Lenthang, ABC News, 14 May 2026

Stray animals or surrenders will no longer be accepted at police stations in most cases, and neighborhood rescues are no longer an option for officers. — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 12 May 2026

South African wages have barely grown in real terms over the last five years, and the typical low-income commuter already surrenders up to 40% of their monthly income to the minibus tax, while increases to the price of diesel will cascade into road freight and farm production. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026

When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears. — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 4 May 2026

Erik Marmor / Getty Images But diplomats close to the negotiations said the Israeli side will not proceed to next steps until Hamas surrenders all its weapons. — Matt Bradley, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026

Noun

Animal Control still provides resources to people reaching out about surrenders. — Eva Flowe july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026

The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026

During the year, the spring/summer opens the doors to a spike in pet surrenders. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

These surrenders might occur because of unpreparedness or life changes. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

In 2024, eight babies were surrendered to Alabama, for instance, four of whom were hospital surrenders and four of whom were left in baby boxes. — Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Oct. 2025

The new surrenders came after Nashville Police arrested a 17-year-old Antioch teen one day earlier in connection with the incident. — Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025

Here are three key surrenders to make before the season ends. — Renessa Boley Layne, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025