capitulating

Definitions

The act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrendering.

The process of giving up or yielding after a period of negotiation or struggle.

Examples

The exhausted team finally stopped capitulating to their opponents' pressure and began to mount a strong defense.

By capitulating to the unreasonable demands of the board, the CEO hoped to avoid a hostile takeover of the company.

Synonyms

surrendering yielding conceding submitting relenting giving in succumbing

Antonyms

resisting defying opposing withstanding fighting back persisting challenging