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defeatism vs surrender

surrender vs defeatism

defeatism and surrender both are nouns.

defeatism is not a verb while surrender is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defeatism Yes No No No
surrender Yes No Yes No
As nouns, surrender is a hypernym of defeatism; that is, surrender is a word with a broader meaning than defeatism:
  • defeatism: acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
  • surrender: acceptance of despair
Other hypernyms of defeatism include resignation.
defeatism (noun) surrender (noun)
acceptance of the inevitability of defeat the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
a verbal act of admitting defeat
acceptance of despair
defeatism (verb) surrender (verb)
give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
relinquish possession or control over
Difference between defeatism and surrender

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