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capitulation Antonyms

Opposite of capitulation

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

The action of ceasing to resist an opponent, demand, or unwelcome pressure; an act of yielding or surrendering.

Usage Example

"The board's sudden resistance to the shareholders' demands surprised industry analysts."

Strongest
resistance
defiance
Strong
persistence
steadfastness
resolve

Similar words to capitulation

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

surrender
submission
yielding
cession
treaty
acquiescence
compact
relenting
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• Nearby Words

capitalistic
capitalize
capitulate
capitulation
capless
capo
capper

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