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 But those firings were essentially capitulations by teams that were already eliminated. — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Iran got the United States to sign a document that even Americans described as degrading, mortifying, a total capitulation. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 In a White House press briefing, Vance embraced his new role as the top cheerleader for the deal that some critics say amounts to a capitulation to the Islamic Republic and a sell out of Israel. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026 The Nuggets are coming off their most embarrassing playoff series in franchise history given the expectations and capitulation. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

The conflict lasted 74 days and ended with an Argentine surrender, returning the islands to British control.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Four-hour rehearsal days, repetition until instinct replaces self-consciousness, and a certain surrender to imperfection.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

More than 36,000 people have applied since online submissions opened May 1 via Mnet Plus, with almost a third of applicants coming from the Americas.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
Keep an eye on Dead Meat’s Instagram, where submission details and entry links will be shared in the coming days.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 July 2026