Synonyms of capitulated

capitulated

verb

past tense of capitulate

1

as in succumbed

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

one side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn't win the argument

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbed
• conceded
• surrendered
• submitted
• bowed
• relented
• blinked
• yielded
• budged
• acquiesced
• quit
• gave in
• threw in the towel
• knuckled under
• said uncle
• deferred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resisted
• fought
• contended
• opposed
• confronted
• faced
• met
• objected
• countered
• defied
• repelled
• battled
• thwarted
• withstood
• held off
• combated
• breasted

2

as in surrendered

to yield to the control or power of enemy forces

the city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbed
• surrendered
• fell
• submitted
• bowed
• gave (in)
• collapsed
• gave up
• relinquished
• knuckled under
• conceded
• buckled
• lost
• folded
• caved (in)
• failed
• handed over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stood
• opposed
• endured
• resisted
• fought
• won
• defied
• prevailed
• overcame
• withstood
• repelled
• beat
• conquered
• bucked
• triumphed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capitulated

Are the law firms and universities that capitulated listening? — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

West Ham could have capitulated after Leo Scienza’s opener for Southampton in the 10th minute, but the youngsters showed they were not overawed. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

To Machado, who was barred from running in Venezuela’s most recent elections, Rodríguez has capitulated to Washington in pursuit of power and self-preservation. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026

Engelbert capitulated hours after Thomas, a lightning rod for controversy following her latest violent on-court altercation with Caitlin Clark, cast herself as the victim. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

As Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul capitulated one after another, the shockwaves rattled the global economy. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026

This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026

Venice itself, deprived of Piedmontese naval support, capitulated in August. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026