Capitulate

C2 16+

Synonyms of capitulate

Antonyms of capitulate

Collocations of capitulate

capitulate completely
Frequency: 70 %

After hours of negotiation, they finally decided to capitulate completely to the demands of the opposing party.

capitulate unconditionally
Frequency: 60 %

The rebels were forced to capitulate unconditionally to the government forces.

capitulate under pressure
Frequency: 50 %

The company had no choice but to capitulate under pressure from its shareholders.

capitulate to defeat
Frequency: 45 %

The enemy troops were forced to capitulate to defeat after their supplies ran out.

Idiomatic Expressions for capitulate

  • Phrase: cry uncle
    Meaning: to admit defeat or surrender
    Usage: The boxer was clearly outmatched and had to cry uncle, capitulating to his opponent.