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surrender vs capitulate

capitulate vs surrender

surrender is a noun but capitulate is not a noun.

surrender and capitulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surrender Yes No Yes No
capitulate No No Yes No
As verbs, capitulate is a hyponym of surrender; that is, capitulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surrender:
  • surrender: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
  • capitulate: surrender under agreed conditions
Other hyponyms of surrender include abnegate, concede.
surrender (noun) capitulate (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
surrender (verb) capitulate (verb)
give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another surrender under agreed conditions
relinquish possession or control over
Difference between surrender and capitulate

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