capitulate [verb]

Definition of capitulate:

(verb) To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; to surrender.

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Sentence/Example of capitulate:

After a lengthy battle, the army was forced to capitulate to the invaders.

The company refused to capitulate to the demands of the striking workers.

She finally capitulated and agreed to join her friends on the trip.

Despite their initial resistance, the team capitulated to the stronger opponents.

The city capitulated after being under siege for several weeks.

He refused to capitulate to the pressure from his peers.

The government had no choice but to capitulate to the overwhelming public demand.

The rebels capitulated when they realized they were outnumbered and outgunned.

Faced with mounting evidence, the suspect capitulated and confessed to the crime.

The negotiation ended when both parties capitulated and reached a compromise.