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admit defeat

VERB
yield
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bow buy capitulate give up give way leave succumb
STRONG
abandon abdicate bend break cede collapse crumple defer fold go knuckle relax relent relinquish resign sag submit
WEAK
back down call it quits cave in come to terms fold up give oneself over hand over knuckle under lay down arms let go part with suffer defeat throw in the towel
Antonyms
STRONGEST
defend fight
STRONG
agree assert build hide hold increase keep retain rise stay straighten
WEAK
counter deny disallow disapprove oppose prevent refuse reject veto withhold

Example Sentences

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Yes, her job is here, and no, she can’t work from home, but to her, leaving the city—even briefly, for some fresh air—is to admit defeat.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

He preaches three rules of success: attack, deny everything and never admit defeat.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2024

But it took nearly three weeks for Rubiales to admit defeat and resign his position, five days after Jorge Vilda was sacked as head coach of the World Cup-winning team.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2023

Bashmakova, who was clear and direct in her protest, would not admit defeat so easily.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2022

Thomas hated to admit defeat, but he nodded in agreement.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner