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

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

resistance

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of capitulation 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 Men in Blazers Groups A, B and C came to a close yesterday, highlighted by a shocking capitulation from Jesse March’s Canada against Switzerland in Vancouver. — David Hickey, NBC news, 25 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 See All Example Sentences for capitulation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulation

Noun

Teach people young that their identity is theirs, their record should be portable, and proof should not require surrender.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Yet instead of providing clarity, his surprise succession plan sparks confusion and frustration among the McBee family, all while emotions run high ahead of his surrender.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of surrender

Noun

The Grammy for traditional folk had been dumped and reclassified because submissions to the category declined, said Jennifer Roe, executive director of Folk Alliance International in Kansas City.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Under state law, prosecutors have 30 days to respond after the petition’s submission, though the judge may extend that timeframe.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026