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capitulation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of capitulation

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

Synonyms of capitulation

capitulating, cession, handover, relinquishment, rendition, submission, submitting, surrender

Words Related to capitulation

acceptance, acquiescence, concession

appeasement, conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation

Near Antonyms of capitulation

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