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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

resistance

Example Sentences

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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 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark called on the suspects to do the right thing and surrender.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 31 Oct. 2026
Paladin meets Vision and Lisa in a street bazaar to prove Thomas is alive and demand Vision’s surrender.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

The festival screened 71 films from 38 countries, selected from 1,802 submissions from 72 countries, with Italy serving as Country of Honor.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Its inventory depends on what sellers send in—making the timing of those submissions particularly relevant ahead of the holidays.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026