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Synonyms & Similar Words
surrendered
yielded
acquiesced
conceded
submitted
relinquished
abandoned
caved
gave in
compromised
cooperated
collaborated
complied
acceded
assented
agreed
concurred
acquiesced
bowed
deferred
retreated
backed down
backed off
ceased
desisted
stopped
quit
resigned
renounced
repudiated
disclaimed
waived
forfeited
lost
failed
Meaning of Capitulated
The primary meaning of the word "Capitulated" is to stop fighting or resisting something, often because you are forced to or because you want to avoid more trouble or conflict.
Definitions
- To stop fighting or resisting something, often because you are forced to or because you want to avoid more trouble or conflict
- * To agree to do something that you do not want to do, because you are forced to or because you think it is the best thing to do
Etymology of Capitulated
The word "Capitulated" originates from the Latin words "capitula" meaning chapters or headings, and "capitulare" meaning to draw up under headings, which later evolved to mean to surrender or agree to terms
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of surrendering or agreeing to terms, often in a military or political context
Example Uses
- The enemy capitulated after a long and brutal siege
- * The company capitulated to the union's demands after a lengthy strike
- * She capitulated to her husband's wishes and agreed to move to the city