Capitulate

usgb/kəˈpɪtʃuleɪt/
verb

To stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that they have won.

After heavy losses, the troops were forced to capitulate.
Visual representation of "capitulate" - To stop fighting an enemy or opponent; to admit that they have won.

Often appears as...

  • capitulate to pressure
  • forced to capitulate
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Conflict Related

Use 'capitulate' when referring to the end of a struggle or battle, especially wars or fights.

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The general refused to capitulate even when surrounded.
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Emotional Weight

'Capitulate' carries a sense of giving in after a period of resistance and often implies a loss of dignity.

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Despite their efforts, the negotiation team had to capitulate.
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Not Always Voluntary

'Capitulate' may suggest that the surrender was not by choice, but due to being overpowered.

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Cornered by the evidence, the accused had to capitulate.
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