capitulated; capitulating
Definition of capitulate
1a
: to surrender often after negotiation of terms
The enemy was forced to capitulate unconditionally.
b
: to cease resisting : acquiesce
The company capitulated to the labor union to avoid a strike.
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The first known use of capitulate was in 1596
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