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capitulate

UK
/kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/
US
/kəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/

Translations

capitulateverb
capitulated
Past Simple
capitulated
Past Participle
capitulating
Gerund
UK
/kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/
US
/kəˈpɪtʃəˌleɪt/
capitulerSe dit d’une reddition ou d’un renoncement sous la pression d’un adversaire ou d’une contrainte.
After a long and exhausting battle, the soldiers had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy forces.
Après une longue et épuisante bataille, les soldats n’eurent d’autre choix que de capituler devant les forces ennemies.
Additional translations
céderS’emploie surtout dans le sens figuré d’abandonner une résistance ou de se soumettre à une demande.
Synonyms
surrender
relent
acquiesce
concede
give in
submit
yield
Antonyms
fight
defend
resist

Definitions

capitulateverb
To surrender or cease resisting an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
After a long and exhausting battle, the soldiers had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy forces.
To surrender or yield after negotiation, often on specified or agreed-upon terms.
The besieged city finally capitulated after the defenders were guaranteed safe passage.
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