Obduracy and Surrender

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Obduracy noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

Usage example: the administrator was known for her unyielding obduracy even in the face of proof that she was wrong

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Surrender is an antonym for obduracy.

Nearby Words: obdurate, obdurately

Surrender noun - The usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another.

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Obduracy is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

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Surrender and Obduracy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/obduracy/surrender

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