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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    surrender submission acquiescence defeat yielding concession compromise relinquishment abandonment resignation withdrawal retreat submission compliance obedience subjugation domination succumb succumbing giving in giving up admitting defeat throwing in the towel raising the white flag backing down climbing down caving in folding ceasing resistance laying down arms waving the white flag

    Meaning of Capitulation

    The primary meaning of the word "Capitulation" is the act of surrendering or giving up, often in a manner that is considered to be a defeat or a failure.

    Definitions

    • The act of surrendering or giving up, typically in a situation where it is considered to be a defeat or a failure
    • The state of being surrendered or given up, often in a manner that is considered to be a defeat or a failure
    • A formal agreement to end a conflict or dispute, often involving the surrender of one party's claims or interests

    Etymology of Capitulation

    The word "Capitulation" originates from the Latin words "capitulum," meaning "chapter" or "article," and "capitulare," meaning "to draw up in chapters" or "to surrender"
    Historically, the term "capitulation" referred to a formal agreement or treaty, often involving the surrender of a city or a territory
    Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the act of surrendering or giving up in a variety of contexts

    Example Uses

    • The enemy's capitulation marked the end of the war and the beginning of a new era of peace
    • The company's capitulation to the union's demands resulted in a significant increase in wages and benefits for the workers
    • The athlete's capitulation to injury forced her to withdraw from the competition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    resistance defiance refusal disobedience noncompliance opposition protest rebellion revolution victory triumph success achievement perseverance persistence determination courage bravery boldness fearlessness assertiveness confidence

    Related Nouns

    surrender defeat submission compromise concession relinquishment abandonment resignation withdrawal retreat compliance obedience subjugation domination succumbing giving in admitting defeat throwing in the towel raising the white flag backing down climbing down caving in folding

    Related Verbs

    surrender submit yield concede relinquish abandon resign withdraw retreat comply obey subjugate dominate succumb give in admit defeat throw in the towel raise the white flag back down climb down cave in fold

    Related Adjectives

    defeated surrendered submissive compliant obedient subjugated dominated succumbed defeated vanquished conquered overwhelmed overpowered helpless powerless weak feeble timid cowardly spineless craven