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
• throw in the sponge
• give in
• knuckle under
• budge
• yield
• capitulate
• throw in the towel
• blink
• quit
• relent
• acquiesce
• defer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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