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
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Recent Examples of capitulation
There is significant pressure to restart the Gaza war from extremist right-wing Israeli politicians, who believe the ceasefire was a capitulation to Hamas.
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Mick Krever, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Everton conceded twice as Ange Postecoglou’s side upped the ante in the closing stages, triggering many who witnessed the 3-2 capitulation against Bournemouth in August.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Settlements with Trump are flowing and capitulation in the air for executives of media (and tech) companies that will have business before the new administration.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
The Post lost more than 200,000 subscribers last fall after Bezos killed a staff editorial endorsing Vice President Harris ahead of the presidential election, sparking accusations of capitulation to Trump.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mick Krever, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Everton conceded twice as Ange Postecoglou’s side upped the ante in the closing stages, triggering many who witnessed the 3-2 capitulation against Bournemouth in August.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Settlements with Trump are flowing and capitulation in the air for executives of media (and tech) companies that will have business before the new administration.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Jan. 2025
The Post lost more than 200,000 subscribers last fall after Bezos killed a staff editorial endorsing Vice President Harris ahead of the presidential election, sparking accusations of capitulation to Trump.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Capitulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capitulation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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