CAPITULATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

capitulation

noun

kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of capitulation

as in surrender

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours

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resistance

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Recent Examples of capitulation The invitation to rest looks too much like resignation, like capitulation to the reality-denying luxuries of the good life. — Maya Binyam, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 The swift capitulation put many other law firms at a disadvantage. — Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026 But fears of future intimidation do not excuse preemptive capitulation. — Ivan Oransky, STAT, 31 July 2026 The longer negotiation can be framed as capitulation, the more that coercive leverage stays in the hands of the security establishment. — Sanam Vakil, Time, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

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Noun

Hardliners in Iran initially criticized Pezeshkian and Araghchi’s diplomatic overtures to Washington, deeming a decision to visit the country actively waging war against them as a sign of surrender.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026
The surrenders reflect a broader challenge the organization is seeing among pet owners, as rising veterinary and other care costs, along with housing restrictions, put increasing pressure on families trying to care for their animals.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

Recently several of my fellow judges on a literary panel declined to read submissions that were more than two hundred pages long.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Austria has selected the black-and-white drama as its international feature submission.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

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