mindmap root((屈服)) yield in reference to a person implies being overcome by force or entreat: ~ed to their pleas for popcorn; but in reference to a thing implies such qualities as elasticity or weakness that facilitate a giving way: a mattress that ~ed to pressure. submit suggests a full surrendering after resistance or conflict to the will or control of another: voluntarily ~ed to an inspection of the premises. capitulate stresses the fact of ending all resistance and may imply either a coming to terms, as with an adversary, or submission to an irresistible opposing force: the college president ~d to the protesters' demands. succumb implies weakness and helplessness in the one that gives way or an overwhelming power in the one that overcomes: a stage actor ~ing to the lure of Hollywood. relent implies a yielding through pity or mercy by one who holds the upper hand: finally ~ed and let the children stay up late. defer implies a voluntary yielding or submitting out of respect or reverence for or deference or affection toward another: I ~ to your superior expertise in these matters.