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surrender vs concede

concede vs surrender

surrender is a noun but concede is not a noun.

surrender and concede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surrender Yes No Yes No
concede No No Yes No
As verbs, concede is a hyponym of surrender; that is, concede is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surrender:
  • surrender: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
  • concede: acknowledge defeat
Other hyponyms of surrender include abnegate, capitulate.
surrender (noun) concede (noun)
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
surrender (verb) concede (verb)
give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another admit (to a wrongdoing)
relinquish possession or control over be willing to concede
acknowledge defeat
give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
Difference between surrender and concede

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