CAPITULATIONS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

capitulations

noun

plural of capitulation

as in surrenders

the usually forced yielding of one's person or possessions to the control of another her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours

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resistances

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Recent Examples of capitulations Threatened is the key word, as capitulations became the norm. —

Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Whereas large investors once uniformly supported settlements to avoid costly fights, some now argue that quick capitulations undermine shareholder democracy and give too much power to activists. —

Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for capitulations

Noun

Advocates point to insufficient oversight and inadequate funding as systemic problems, while increased pet surrenders during economic downturns strain already overwhelmed rescues and shelters.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The new Orlando shelter helps expand pet adoption opportunities while opening up capacity for pet surrenders, the pet food pantry and other community services.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026