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capitulate
[ kuh-pich-uh-leyt ]
verb (used without object)
- to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms:
When he saw the extent of the forces arrayed against him, the king capitulated, and signed their list of demands.
- to give up resistance:
He finally capitulated and agreed to do the job my way.
Synonyms: , ,
capitulate
/ əˈɪʊˌɪ /
verb
- intr to surrender, esp under agreed conditions
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱ٳˌٴǰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·辱··Գ noun
- ·辱···ٴǰ noun
- ܲ··辱··· adjective
- ܲ··辱···Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of capitulate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of capitulate1
Example Sentences
Luckily, some of these law firms are suing the administration rather than capitulate to his threats, and the courts so far do not seem amused.
There’s little evidence that sanctions alone cause governments to fully capitulate.
"They know the public - they would experience public backlash" if they capitulated, Ms Evans said.
Gasparino said that Trump "capitulated" because of terrifying indicators in the market.
He also believes the experience of golfing "heartbreak"- most notably when he capitulated at last year's US Open - can help him getting over the line at Augusta.
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