capitulation
Translation
capitulation, surrender, submission
Examples
The army's capitulation ended the long war.
The army's capitulation ended the long war.
Any capitulation to their demands is unacceptable.
Any capitulation to their demands is unacceptable.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) the surrender of (sb./sth.) The capitulation of the city was inevitable.
((to sth.)) surrender to (sth.) Capitulation to the enemy's demands was not an option.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surrender, submission; Antonyms: resistance, defiance
Etymology
From Latin 'capitulum' (little head, chapter), referring to drawing up terms under 'headings'.
Memory Tips
Think of a captain bowing his 'head' (caput) in surrender.