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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

resistance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capitulation The steadfast pushback against the administration might appear on the surface to be an encouraging trend, given the complaisance of the Republican majorities in Congress and weak-kneed capitulation to Trump by leaders of institutions such as universities and major corporations. —

Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 West Ham United’s second-half capitulation against Chelsea was like knowing the ending of a film but still hoping for a different outcome. —

Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026 The most politically profitable stance would be capitulation. —

Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 For Democrats, that reassessment veers towards capitulation. —

Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue is planning a major expansion at its Ellington facility later this year as the nonprofit faces increasing surrender requests.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
Watson said the surrender of property would also ensure Delgado’s cooperation and prevent him from fleeing with the items.

— Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026