CAPITULATED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

capitulated

verb

past tense of capitulate

as in succumbed

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

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as in surrendered

to yield to the control or power of enemy forces the city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege

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Recent Examples of capitulated Are the law firms and universities that capitulated listening? — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 West Ham could have capitulated after Leo Scienza’s opener for Southampton in the 10th minute, but the youngsters showed they were not overawed. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 To Machado, who was barred from running in Venezuela’s most recent elections, Rodríguez has capitulated to Washington in pursuit of power and self-preservation. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 30 July 2026 Engelbert capitulated hours after Thomas, a lightning rod for controversy following her latest violent on-court altercation with Caitlin Clark, cast herself as the victim. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 As Bangkok, Jakarta and Seoul capitulated one after another, the shockwaves rattled the global economy. — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Ties with teachers union Marking suggests in her email that the members of the board capitulated to SCTA demands instead of being fiscally responsible. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 This wouldn’t be another Venezuela that capitulated to America. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026 Venice itself, deprived of Piedmontese naval support, capitulated in August. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026

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Even those who have succumbed to cancer are able to be sent off like this, since toxic chemotherapy drugs are usually long gone from the body by the time of passing.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
The city’s Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s death a homicide after determining Wong succumbed to stab wounds to his neck and torso.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

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He was stationed in India in 1945 when Japan surrendered, marking the end of the war.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2026
There were penalties that hampered a couple drives and a few too many explosive plays surrendered on defense for a second consecutive week for Cristobal’s liking.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

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