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 invitation to rest looks too much like resignation, like capitulation to the reality-denying luxuries of the good life. — Maya Binyam, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

But the rate should be weighed against the insurer's financial strength, surrender schedule, withdrawal rules and guarantee period.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
And that was actually really important, that sense of surrender.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

Sink follows the buzzy submission for the 2026 Oscars All That’s Left Of You by Cherien Dabis which made the December shortlist.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Selected from hundreds of submissions, six projects are vying for for the coveted WIP Latam Industry Award and four titles from across Europe are competing for the WIP Europa Industry Award.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026