Synonyms of gives in

gives in

verb

present tense third-person singular of give in

1

as in succumbs

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

give in and have some chocolate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• submits
• yields
• bows
• caves (in)
• surrenders
• caters (to)
• concedes (to)
• indulges
• gives over (to)
• gratifies
• wallows
• acquiesces (to)
• buckles (under)
• knuckles under

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• meets
• counters
• faces
• breasts
• opposes
• confronts
• holds off
• objects
• defies
• fights
• repels
• combats
• withstands
• rejects
• battles
• checks
• thwarts
• inhibits
• curbs
• constrains
• restrains
• stifles
• bridles

2

as in submits

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

• succumbs
• submits
• concedes
• surrenders
• bows
• throws in the sponge
• yields
• throws in the towel
• says uncle
• knuckles under
• capitulates
• relents
• quits
• blinks
• budges
• acquiesces
• defers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• resists
• contends
• meets
• fights
• counters
• faces
• breasts
• opposes
• holds off
• confronts
• objects
• defies
• repels
• withstands
• combats
• battles
• thwarts