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Meaning of the word capitulate in English

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capitulate

US /kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/
UK /kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender

Example:
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The enemy was forced to capitulate after a long siege.
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She refused to capitulate to their demands.
Synonym:
surrendergive inyieldconcedesubmit
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