English / phrase
A Major Surrender
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A significant yielding of control, territory, autonomy, or fundamental stance
In context
01
Relinquishing control over his daily routine to hospital caregivers felt like a major surrender for the independent veteran.
02
Agreeing to undergo emergency surgery was seen by the stubborn patient as a major surrender to reality.
Synonyms
substantial concession,complete capitulation,heavy submission
Antonyms
firm resistance,defiance,total control
Collocations
constitute a major surrender,view as a major surrender,avoid a major surrender