capitulatequietly
verbUK /kəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt ˈkwaɪətli/
US /kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt ˈkwaɪətli/
To give up without making a fuss.
The tired team decided to capitulatequietly and let the other side win.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To stop arguing and accept defeat in a calm, silent way.
After a long debate, she chose to capitulatequietly rather than shout.
3. To let someone else have their way without complaining.
He capitulatedquietly when his sister picked the movie.
4. To back down from a fight or challenge without drawing attention.
The small company capitulatedquietly to the bigger one.