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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Recent Examples of capitulation
The European Union trade deal with the United States amounts to a capitulation to President Donald Trump.
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Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
But Demings’ capitulation drew criticism from immigration advocates.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
This swift and near-total capitulation to political depravity is for many people outside the United States an extraordinary sight.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Some higher education leaders criticized Penn's agreement as unnecessary capitulation.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
But Demings’ capitulation drew criticism from immigration advocates.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
This swift and near-total capitulation to political depravity is for many people outside the United States an extraordinary sight.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Some higher education leaders criticized Penn's agreement as unnecessary capitulation.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation
Noun
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The bombs decimated both cities, leading to Japan’s surrender on Aug. 15, 1945, and later the end of World War II.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Because lose-lose situations are so endemic to the genre, a hint of relief can sometimes accompany the prospect of surrender to the putrefying mob.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, a pick for Chimaev to win via early submission is not out of line.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Some 80 submissions responded to Sanfic Lab’s Open Call, making selection even more daunting.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Capitulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulation. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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