- Capitulate
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| General Meaning |
Bow, Give In, Yield, Cave In |
| Usage |
The word “capitulate” is used as a verb to describe the act of giving in or surrendering under certain conditions. |
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| Antonym 1 |
Conquer |
Meaning 1 |
Bow |
| Sentence 1 |
To get their child back, the family had to capitulate to the kidnappers’ demands. |
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| Antonym 2 |
Fight |
| Meaning 2 |
Yield |
| Sentence 2 |
The terrorists are using clever tactics to force the government to capitulate to their demands. |
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| Antonym 3 |
Win |
Meaning 3 |
Give in |
| Sentence 3 |
The enemy capitulated after great loss of human life on their side. |
April 15, 2011 | Tahir Abbas | | 117 views
