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 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 Reconsideration should not be understood as capitulation to industry or advocacy pressure. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

On June 7, 1945, following Germany’s surrender to the allies in World War Two, Harald, aged 8, returned to Norway with the rest of the royal family and was welcomed by thousands of people on the streets of the capital, Oslo.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

Data from the missions are expected to help establish the testing and documentation needed for future regulatory submissions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026