Capitulate and Combat

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Capitulate verb - To cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control).

Usage example: one side finally capitulated when it became clear that they couldn't win the argument

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Combat is an antonym for capitulate.

Nearby Words: capitulation, capitulating

Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.

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Capitulate is an antonym for combat.

capitulate empire

combat empire

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