Surrender and Vanquish

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Surrender verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Vanquish is an antonym for surrender.

Nearby Words: surrendered, surrendering

Vanquish verb - To bring under one's control by force of arms.

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Surrender is an antonym for vanquish in defeat soundly topic.

Nearby Words: vanquishing, vanquisher

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