capitulating

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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The market has absorbed more than its fair share without capitulating.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

European officials are searching for ways to respond to the president without escalating the situation into a broader trade spat or capitulating on security in the face of his trade threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

But if he’s a bear who’s capitulating, that’s another ominous sign.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 14, 2025

On top of that, there are also the examples of the many, many law firms that responded to these orders by capitulating and changing their behavior.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2025

Even more strongly than Walter, he felt that by initiating talks it would appear that we were capitulating.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela