Word of the DayJune 9, 2024

capitulate

Definition

to stop resisting and grudgingly agree to do something, to back down

Example Usage

the council refused to capitulate despite the growing number of complaints and negative press attention

Synonyms

  • succumb
  • surrender
  • yield
  • submit
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