Capitulate Synonyms

 To capitulate means to surrender or give up resistance. It implies giving in to an opponent or overwhelming force, often after a struggle. It suggests a complete yielding, rather than a partial compromise.

Here are some key aspects of the word "capitulate":

• Complete surrender: It's not just a temporary retreat or negotiation; it's a full acceptance of defeat.
• After resistance: It implies that there was some level of opposition or struggle before the surrender. You don't capitulate if you willingly agree to something from the start.
• To a superior force or pressure: The surrender is usually due to being outmatched, whether physically, strategically, or morally. It could also be due to overwhelming pressure, like public opinion or a difficult situation.

Examples:

• "The army, facing heavy losses and dwindling supplies, was forced to capitulate."
• "After days of intense debate, he finally capitulated and admitted he was wrong."
• "The company capitulated to the demands of the striking workers."

Synonyms:

• Surrender
• Yield
• Submit
• Give in
• Succumb
• Cave in
• Give up the fight

Antonyms:

• Resist
• Fight
• Oppose
• Defend
• Endure

Origin:

The word "capitulate" comes from the Latin word "capitulare," meaning "to draw up terms." This relates to the idea of drawing up terms of surrender.

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By Jerry Ramonyai