capitulate

kəˈpɪtjʊleɪt

verb

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

the patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces

surrender,give in,yield,admit defeat,concede defeat,give up the struggle,submit,back down,climb down,give way,cave in,succumb,crumble,bow to someone/something,relent,acquiesce,accede,come to terms,be beaten,be overcome,be overwhelmed,fall,lay down one’s arms,raise/show the white flag,throw in the towel,throw in the sponge