surrender 8 antonyms and opposites of surrender. Verb — To stop fighting or resisting and give oneself up to an opponent. Synonyms for surrender abandon bend capitulate cave in cede deplore fall in line give over give in give up give way knuckle under relinquish submit strike one's flag strike the colors strike the flag throw in the towel throw up one's hands turn in wave the white flag yield capitulation Antonyms for surrender brave control defeat dominate persevere rule stand firm stay ← Back to the full definition of surrender