Definition of Capitulation

act of giving up or giving in

Examples of Capitulation in a sentence

Waving a white flag in the air was the enemy’s way of announcing their capitulation.  🔊

We knew Jack would win the boxing match so we were stunned speechless when the bout ended with his capitulation.  🔊

Since the fugitive knew law enforcement had surrounded his hideout, he threw his arms up in capitulation and walked out the front door.  🔊

After months of violence, the president’s troops were able to force capitulation from the exhausted rebels.  🔊

In capitulation to pressure from the public, the prosecuting attorney has decided to press charges against the suspected killer.  🔊

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