Dictionary Home »
Sentence Examples » capitulation
capitulation - use in sentences
Preposition: of
- army: O'Leary had been evacuated from Dunkirk on the last day of May 1940, three days after the capitulation of the Belgian army.
- proletariat: National Defense and Democracy - here are the solemn formulas of the capitulation of the proletariat to the will of the bourgeoisie!
- leader: But the capitulation of socialist leaders had taken place, among other reasons, because of intense mass pressure.
Converse of object
- represent: This actually represents a capitulation to contemporary culture; a pattern of worship which takes this approach to the extreme is the seeker service.
- follow: The majority had escaped in the confusion following the capitulation of Singapore.
- precede: The battle preceding a capitulation lasted from July until December.
- see: We have seen the capitulation of towns, of celebrated fortresses, of states.
Adjective modifier
- total: In short Paisley is demanding total nationalist capitulation to the unionist agenda.
- final: He then played a leading role in the siege and final capitulation of Oxford.
- complete: What perhaps does require a reminder is that mediation can also on occasions lead to complete withdrawal of a claim or complete capitulation.
- craven: This was only made possible, however, by the craven capitulation of people who ought to have known better.
- shameful: The shameful capitulation of the eclectics caused much anger in our ranks.
- spineless: Or is it just the worst kind of spineless, liberal capitulation to secular sensibilities?
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
Browse dictionary definitions near capitulation
Share on Facebook