Synonyms of give in

give in

verb

1

as in to succumb

to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit)

give in and have some chocolate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumb
• submit
• yield
• bow
• cave (in)
• surrender
• cater (to)
• indulge
• concede (to)
• gratify
• acquiesce (to)
• buckle (under)
• wallow
• give over (to)
• knuckle under

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resist
• meet
• face
• oppose
• confront
• hold off
• fight
• defy
• breast
• object
• counter
• combat
• withstand
• repel
• thwart
• reject
• check
• battle
• restrain
• curb
• inhibit
• stifle
• constrain
• bridle

2

as in to submit

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

after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of give in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But that doesn’t mean that Iran is going to give in and give up. —Natasha Turak, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024

Gallant is a thorn in Netanyahu’s side, pushing him not to give in to the ultra-Orthodox desire for an exemption. —Mick Krever, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024

The only way to end temptation is to give in to it. —Victoria Song, The Verge, 19 Sep. 2024

Instead, give in to yourself as an act of self love. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024