Meaning & use
Surrendering
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Ceasing resistance to an opponent or authority and submitting to their power; giving up or handing over something.
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The general ordered his troops to stop fighting and begin surrendering.
She spoke of surrendering her fears and trusting the process.
A note on using this word
Used both in literal military contexts and figuratively for giving up control or resistance emotionally.
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