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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- capitulant noun
- capitulator noun
- uncapitulated adjective
- uncapitulating adjective
- ˈ辱ٳˌٴǰ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of capitulate1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of capitulate1
Example Sentences
But this is not the time to capitulate.
“We do not capitulate. We do not concede. California does not cower. Not now, not ever. We say to bullies, you can go f— yourself.”
Howell went further, taking a swipe at the firms that had capitulated to Trump.
Some sections of Scotland's fishing industry have accused Sir Keir Starmer's government of "capitulating" to the EU over a deal on access to UK waters.
Russia has issued a set of tough pre-conditions for any possible settlement - a move described by Ukraine and many European politicians as an attempt to prolong the fighting and eventually force Kyiv to capitulate.
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