Synonyms of capitulation

capitulation

noun

kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrender
• submission
• relinquishment
• cession
• capitulating
• acceptance
• rendition
• handover
• acquiescence
• submitting
• compromise
• capture
• concession
• reconciliation
• conciliation
• appeasement
• reconcilement
• fall

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resistance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capitulation

Instead, myriad questions about the project, this team and Jaissle’s attempts to instil his style will be raised following this capitulation. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026

But given how measured Macklemore’s comments were, Sheeran’s decision to go along with the demands for his removal feels less like a fulfillment of his desire to create a conflict-free zone and more like a capitulation to a rich and powerful friend. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

So does the capitulation from House Republicans on punting the rest of their legislative agenda until after the election. — Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 Sep. 2026

The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026