Definition of Capitulate
Capitulate
ca·pit·u·late
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to surrender to something or someone, usually after a negotiation of terms;
e.g. The media had to capitulate to the censorship of the oppressive government.
(verb)
to yield or give in to something (such as an unwelcome demand or an opponent) and agree to comply instead of resisting;
e.g. Often, if the prisoners capitulate to the guards, they are treated better.
(verb)
in old usage, to negotiate something or engage in a discussion of terms;
e.g. She refused to capitulate and remained fixed in her demands;
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