Synonyms of capitulation

capitulation

noun

kə-ˌpi-chə-ˈlā-shən 

as in surrender

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another

her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surrender
• submission
• relinquishment
• cession
• capitulating
• acceptance
• rendition
• handover
• acquiescence
• submitting
• compromise
• capture
• concession
• reconciliation
• conciliation
• appeasement
• reconcilement
• fall

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resistance

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of capitulation

Both the Russian elite and the broader public desire peace, but strictly on terms favorable to Russia—ideally with the de facto capitulation of Ukraine. —Tatiana Stanovaya, Foreign Affairs, 9 May 2024

Her answer could be a capitulation to moderate voters in response to scrutiny of how her position on fracking has changed over the years. —Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024

As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a head last week, there were legal twists, insults, ultimatums, defiance, and then, finally, capitulation. —David Biller, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Sep. 2024

Republicans narrowly took the House nationwide, and then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi blamed Hochul for the Democratic capitulation. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024