KNUCKLES UNDER Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

knuckles under

verb

present tense third-person singular of knuckle under

as in succumbs

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) encouraged her to stand firm and not knuckle under to political pressure

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as in surrenders

to yield to the control or power of enemy forces the remote outpost was overrun and forced to knuckle under

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Recent Examples of knuckles under Everyone, including the media, knuckles under. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026

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Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of succumbs

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After five books that try to interpret Elizabeth Taylor, Waters simply surrenders to the vision.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrenders

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The controversial budget maneuver occurs when a president submits a request to Congress to block funding so close to the end of the fiscal year that the funds can expire before Congress receives the full 45-day consideration period under the law.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Another will bar cities and counties from approving a new or expanded data center unless the developer submits a water assessment and a water scarcity plan, and will require developers to cover the cost of any water system upgrade that is necessary.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of submits

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The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In June, the NCAA adopted a new D-I model that generally gives up to five years of eligibility, allowing athletes to stay in college longer and therefore creating fewer roster openings.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives up

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Crawl 2 will be up against Sony’s Fake Skating and also bows the week after Warner Bros/DC’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Related Stories The announcement was made on the eve of the Warsaw International Film Festival where the film bows in competition.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

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