capitulate – k ax p ih ch uh l ey t
Stop resisting an opponent
The army had to capitulate to the enemy.
Definition verb (used without object)
to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms:
to give up resistance:
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Synonyms for capitulate
Dictionary Entries near capitulate
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First known usage
First recorded in 1570–80; from Medieval Latin capitulātus (past participle of capitulāre “to draw up in sections”), equivalent to capitul(um) “section,” literally, “small head” + -ātus
