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capitulate
Synonyms and Antonyms of capitulate
- One side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn't win the argument.
say uncle, throw in the towel (also throw in the sponge)
- The city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege.
Synonym Discussion of capitulate
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- yields too easily in any argument
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- a repentant sinner vowing to submit to the will of God
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- officials capitulated to the protesters' demands
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- a stage actor succumbing to the lure of Hollywood
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- finally relented and let the children stay up late
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- I defer to your expertise in these matters
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