capitulation
noun/kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,289 most common English word
Meaning
the act of giving up or surrendering, often under agreed conditions
Example sentence
The general's sudden capitulation surprised everyone, as no one expected him to surrender so quickly.
Synonyms & related words
- surrender
- submission
- yielding
- concession
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