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capitulating

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of capitulating

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another

  • the tug-of-war will continue until the capitulating of one side or the other
Synonyms of capitulating

capitulation, cession, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting, surrender
Words Related to capitulating

acceptance, acquiescence, concession

compromise

appeasement, conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation

capture, fall
Near Antonyms of capitulating

resistance

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