Capitulate

verb/kuh-pit-yuh-late/

Meaning

cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.

In context
The government was forced to capitulate to the rebels' demands.

Remember it

CAPITulate: from caput, head — you bow your head, sign the terms and give up the fight.

Use it well

Use for giving in after resistance: 'capitulate to demands or pressure'; stronger than 'give in'.