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surrender
noun(sur-ren-der)
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
Synonyms: capitulation, fall,
surrender
verb(sur-ren-der)
give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
Synonyms: give up,
Antonyms: resist,
Examples:
The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered.
surrender
noun(sur-ren-der)
a verbal act of admitting defeat
Synonyms: giving up, yielding,
surrender
verb(sur-ren-der)
relinquish possession or control over
Synonyms: cede, deliver, give up,
Examples:
The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in.
surrender
noun(sur-ren-der)
acceptance of despair
Synonyms: resignation,
surrender
noun(sur-ren-der)
the delivery of a principal into lawful custody

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