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Surrender

v.

capitulate

Meaning: to surrender

Usage: After a long debate, the committee capitulated and accepted the compromise.

v.

concede

Meaning: to accept as valid

Usage: Andrew had to concede that what his mother said about Diana made sense.

v.

subjugate

Meaning: to bring under control, subdue

Usage: The dictator tried to subjugate every independent group in the country.