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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

resistance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

And that was actually really important, that sense of surrender.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
The surrender followed an investigation that involved multiple Sacramento-area law enforcement agencies, including West Sacramento police and the Yolo Regional SWAT Team.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

The association initially denied their application and developed its own form for future submissions.

— Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
The awards, which have been running since 2022, received over 24,500 submissions from 40 different countries in 2026, 25 percent more than last year.

— Will Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026