capitulator

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

capitulate +‎ -or

Noun[edit]

capitulator (plural capitulators)

  1. A person who capitulates.
    • 1991 April 15, Laurie Holmes, “Radical Is Not A Fashion Statement”, in Gay Community News, page 4:
      John Kerry, who at one time had been an outspoken voice for peace but, who as soon as fighting broke out in the Gulf, became a shamefully silent capitulator in the escalation of senseless destruction and loss of life.