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Definitions

capitulate

[kuh-pich-uh-leyt] / kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt /
VERB
give in
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bow cave in cede concede defer relent succumb surrender
STRONG
fold submit yield
WEAK
buckle under come across come to terms give away the store give out give up knuckle under put out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conquer defend fight win

Example Sentences

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“Iran will be forced to capitulate at some point,” writes BCA Research Chief Strategist Marko Papic.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Some of Silverstein’s critics accused him of using frivolous lawsuits as a delaying tactic, forcing real estate developers to capitulate or risk huge financial losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

I just didn't expect to see them capitulate like that.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

In case anyone wonders if there’s any point in taking a stand only to be forced to capitulate down the road, I would invite you to consider an episode from last summer.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

I was ready to capitulate without a groan.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.