Synonyms of say uncle

say uncle

phrase

as in succumb

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)

The child begged for the toy so much that her parents finally cried uncle and bought it for Christmas.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumb
• submit
• concede
• surrender
• bow
• give in
• knuckle under
• yield
• budge
• quit
• throw in the towel
• blink
• capitulate
• relent
• defer
• acquiesce

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resist
• fight
• contend
• object
• meet
• face
• oppose
• breast
• battle
• counter
• hold off
• confront
• combat
• withstand
• repel
• defy
• thwart