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capitulate vs surrender

surrender vs capitulate

capitulate is not a noun while surrender is a noun.

capitulate and surrender both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
capitulate No No Yes No
surrender Yes No Yes No
As verbs, surrender is a hypernym of capitulate; that is, surrender is a word with a broader meaning than capitulate:
  • capitulate: surrender under agreed conditions
  • surrender: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
Other hypernyms of capitulate include give up.
capitulate (noun) surrender (noun)
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
a verbal act of admitting defeat
acceptance of despair
capitulate (verb) surrender (verb)
surrender under agreed conditions give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
relinquish possession or control over
Difference between capitulate and surrender

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