Synonyms of cough up

cough up

verb

as in to relinquish

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress

finally got my brother to cough up the dough he owed me

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquish
• render
• surrender
• deliver
• turn in
• lay down
• turn over
• hand over
• yield
• transfer
• cede
• give up
• resign
• abandon
• commit
• waive
• entrust
• forfeit
• release
• discard
• renounce
• desert
• shed
• part (with)
• consign
• forsake
• abnegate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep
• retain
• withhold

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cough up

This bet took a beating when relievers Ryan Yarbrough and Angel Chivilli combined to cough up seven runs in Monday’s eighth inning. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Until then, symptoms such as a persistent or worsening cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, shortness of breath, hoarseness or unexplained weight loss warrant a conversation with a healthcare provider. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026

Common symptoms include coughing, chest pain, coughing up blood, weakness or fatigue, and fevers. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Peterson shortly after coughed up his eighth turnover with 10 seconds to play and Utah up 100-97. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026