CAPITULATION Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

capitulation

noun

kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən

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

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resistance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capitulation When the soldiers finally walk away, Noor is ashamed of Salim’s capitulation and practically runs away from his father. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026 Tottenham’s capitulation at home to Crystal Palace. —

Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Paramount’s leaders seemed caught off guard by Netflix’s capitulation, just like everyone else; thus, the company hasn’t commented yet on its victory, or telegraphed its intentions for CNN. —

Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026 House Speaker Dan Hawkins, a Wichita Republican who is running for insurance secretary, released a statement shortly after Kelly’s announcement framing the news as a capitulation. —

Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

There’s a sense of surrender in the way this tune eroticizes total passivity, giving up control, just letting your feelings pound you to a bloody pulp.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.

— Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026