Synonyms of says uncle

says uncle

phrase

present tense third-person singular of say uncle

as in succumbs

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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