Capitulate Synonyms and Antonyms

kə-pĭchə-lāt
To give in from or as if from a gradual loss of strength
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. yield
  2. surrender
  3. submit
  4. bow
  5. succumb
  6. fold
  7. buckle
  8. cede
  9. agree
  10. cave
  11. concede
  12. enumerate
  13. fall
  14. give up
  15. headline
Antonyms:
  1. fight
  2. defend
To give up all resistance; acquiesce:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. yield

Words Related to Capitulate

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Capitulate Sentence Examples

  • The French were repulsed from Valencia; and Dupont, who had advanced into the heart of Andalusia, was compelled to retreat and ultimately to capitulate with all his forces at Baylen (July 10).

  • Compelled at last to capitulate, it was completely dismantled, and was never again fortified.

  • Before the end of September the French army was reduced to capitulate.

  • In the RussoTurkish War the Servian army, under the personal command of King Milan, besieged Nish, and forced it to capitulate on the 10th January 1878.

  • But in April 1555 the town was reduced to extremity and was forced to capitulate to the emperor and the duke.

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