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capitulate

Verb B1 – Intermediate

To stop resisting and agree to the demands of an opponent.

"After weeks of pressure, the company finally capitulated to the union's demands."

"Capitulate" is stronger and more formal than "give in," often used about wars, negotiations, or long standoffs.

Synonyms

surrender yield

Antonyms

resist hold out