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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

compromise

appeasement, conciliation, reconcilement, reconciliation

capture, fall
Near Antonyms of capitulation

resistance

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