surrenderer

Thân thiện

A soldier raises a white flag as a surrenderer.

Definition

Noun: A person who yields or surrenders; one who gives up control, possession, or resistance to another force, authority, or opponent.

Usage

The word "surrenderer" specifically identifies a person who performs the act of surrendering. It is a formal and somewhat less common term than alternatives like "the one who surrendered." It is typically used in contexts discussing conflict, competition, or submission.

Examples

• The surrenderer formally handed over his sword to the victorious general.
• In negotiations, the surrenderer agreed to all the terms of the ceasefire.
• She was not a willing surrenderer; she fought until she had no other options.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically outside of military or conflict contexts to describe someone who gives up a struggle, argument, or personal endeavor.
  • Faced with the overwhelming evidence, he became a surrenderer in the debate.

Variants and Related Words

• Surrender (verb/noun): The act of surrendering.
  • The army was forced to surrender. (Verb)
  • The surrender was unconditional. (Noun)
• Surrendered (adjective/verb): Describes the state or act of having given up.
  • A surrendered enemy combatant. (Adjective)

Synonyms

• Capitulator: A person who surrenders or gives in, often under agreed conditions.
• Submitter: One who yields to authority or control.
• Defeated: (As a noun, "the defeated") Those who have been beaten.

Antonyms

• Resister
• Holdout
• Victor
• Conqueror

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who yields or surrenders

Từ đồng nghĩa

• yielder