Definitions

concede

[kuhn-seed] / kənˈsid /

VERB

acknowledge, give in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit allow capitulate cave in cede confess give up grant hand over quit relinquish surrender yield

STRONG

accord avow award ditto fold own waive

WEAK

bury the hatchet cry uncle fess up go along with go with the flow knuckle under let on own up play ball with say uncle throw in the towel yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defend deny disallow disapprove dispute fight hold keep refuse reject repudiate veto win

WEAK

contradict disacknowledge disagree dissent

Example Sentences

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Climate watchers concede scaling back the games is a difficult discussion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Even many critics of the law concede that maritime capacity is tied to national security.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Tiltil authorities concede that they have little wiggle room.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The Welsh government's deputy first minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, did not concede the election but said it had been "tough" for his party.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Her voice became faint, like it became when she knew she had to concede something but thought she could keep the universe from hearing.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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