Yielding (12)
'yielding' is the definition.
('cede' can be a synonym of 'yield')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ceding that I've seen before include "Handing over or giving up" , "'Relinquishing, giving over (6)'" , "Giving up (power)" , "Yielding or surrendering" , "Giving way" .)
'yielding' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for soft that I've seen before include "Cushioned" , "firm? On the contrary" , "(Of drink) not alcoholic" , "Yielding; quiet" , "Cushy, not tough" .)
'yielding' is the definition.
(surrendering is a kind of yielding)
This is the entire clue.
(Another definition for surrendering that I've seen is " Giving up".)