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 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 Disney and others must understand that capitulation does not buy you protection. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 If a similar capitulation plays out today, a retracement of that magnitude would drag the digital asset back into the $22,000 neighborhood. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

But the prominence accorded to Hiroshima has unintentionally obscured the event that helped force Japan’s surrender.

— James M. Scott, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
After Japan's surrender, the Kakitas suffered from dysentery and hair loss due to radiation poisoning.

— Rina Nakano, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

Independent evaluation or validation may strengthen confidence in the process where appropriate, especially for higher-stakes submissions.

— David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The giveaway produced a 1,500-person waitlist, a 5% newsletter bump, a nice Instagram spike, and a few submissions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026