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capitulate Antonyms

Opposite of capitulate

Pinning down the opposite of capitulate requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; to yield or surrender.

Usage Example

"After weeks of intense negotiations, the management finally agreed to resist to the union's demands for better healthcare benefits."

Strongest
resist
withstand
Strong
defy
hold out
persevere
prevail
conquer

Similar words to capitulate

Words similar to capitulate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

yield
surrender
give in
relent
succumb
submit
concede
back down
See all synonyms of capitulate

• Nearby Words

capitalist
capitalistic
capitalize
capitulate
capitulation
capless
capo

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Capitulate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/capitulate
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