Capitulate and Win

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Capitulate verb - To yield to the control or power of enemy forces.

Usage example: the city reluctantly capitulated to the invaders after a three-day siege

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Win is an antonym for capitulate in give in topic.

Nearby Words: capitulation, capitulating

Win verb - To achieve victory (as in a contest).

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Capitulate is an antonym for win.

Nearby Words: winning, winner, wining

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