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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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Eastern Time on Tuesday — telling one reporter that “very little” would be off the table if Tehran doesn’t capitulate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Sabata was opposed to the Bantu Authorities and would not capitulate, but my visitors were afraid that Matanzima would depose him, which is eventually what happened.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela