capitulate | Definition of capitulate

Synonyms and Antonyms of capitulate

1 to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

one side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn't win the argument

Synonyms of capitulate

blink, bow, budge, concede, give in, knuckle under, quit, relent, submit, succumb, surrender, yield

Words Related to capitulate

Phrases Synonymous with capitulate

say uncle, throw in the towel (also throw in the sponge)

Near Antonyms of capitulate

contend, fight, hold off

battle, breast, combat, confront, counter, defy, face, meet, object, oppose, repel

thwart, withstand

Antonyms of capitulate

2 to yield to the control or power of enemy forces

the city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege

Synonyms of capitulate

fall, give up, knuckle under, submit, succumb, surrender

Words Related to capitulate

bow, buckle, cave (in), collapse, give (in)

hand over, relinquish

concede, fail, fold

Near Antonyms of capitulate

buck, defy, fight, oppose, repel, resist, withstand

beat, overcome, win

conquer, prevail, triumph

Antonyms of capitulate