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Definition of "capitulated" [capitulated]

  • Simple past tense and past participle of capitulate. (verb)

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Use "capitulated" in a sentence
  • "After a few months of picketing, Blumstein capitulated and hired 35 black clerks."
  • "Noting that the bill shows the president "capitulated" to Republican interests, she voiced concern about Obama's "pattern" of saying one thing and acting differently."
  • "I keep hearing about how they "capitulated", but I see no evidence thereof."
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