capitulate
verb | /capitulate/
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to surrender or give in after negotiation or under agreed terms
capitulate
verb | /capitulate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto surrender or give in after negotiation or under agreed terms
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Synonyms
yieldsurrendersubmitgive uprelent
Antonyms
resisthold outwithstandpersist
Examples
"The defenders had to capitulate after several days without supplies."
"He refused to capitulate to pressure and maintained his position."
Mnemonic Trick
Capitulate = Cap + Itulate → surrender (head bowed).
Etymology
From Latin capitulare = to draw up under headings; later surrender
used for formal surrender or giving in
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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