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Capitulate

Part of Speech: verb

Sense: to surrender or give in under certain conditions

Usage:

1. After a long negotiation, the opposing party finally decided to capitulate.
2. The rebels were forced to capitulate and lay down their weapons.
3. When faced with overwhelming evidence, the criminal capitulated and confessed to the crime.

Sense: to surrender one's principles or beliefs

Usage:

1. Despite the criticism, the artist refused to capitulate and stayed true to his artistic vision.
2. The politician, known for his strong convictions, chose not to capitulate to pressure from his party.

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