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concede Synonyms
Another word for concede
Choosing another word for concede depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To admit, often reluctantly, that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
Usage Example
"After reviewing the new evidence, the researcher had to admit that her initial hypothesis was flawed."
Strongest
admit
acknowledge
Strong
grant
accept
allow
recognize
confess
own
• verb (Context 2)
To surrender or yield a possession, right, privilege, or formal acknowledgment of defeat in a contest or election.
Usage Example
"Once the final precincts reported their tally, the incumbent called his opponent to yield the election."
Strongest
yield
surrender
relinquish
Strong
cede
give up
forfeit
hand over
capitulate
• verb (Context 3)
To fail to stop an opposing player or team from scoring a goal or point in a game.
Usage Example
"The defending champions played well in the first half but conceded two late goals in the final ten minutes."
Strong
allow
give up
let in
Opposites of concede
The opposite of concede shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
deny
retain
dispute
withhold
score
reject
refute
defend
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Concede. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/concede