knuckle under

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Verb knuckle under has 1 sense

yield, give in, succumb, knuckle under, buckle under - consent reluctantly
--₁ is one way to accept, consent, go for
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s to somebody

Definitions from the Web

Definition

Knuckle under is a phrasal verb which means to submit, surrender, or yield to someone or something due to pressure or intimidation.

Senses and Usages

Part of Speech: Verb
Sense: To give in or yield to someone's demands or authority.
Usage: This term is often used to describe situations where individuals reluctantly comply with someone of higher rank or power.

Sample Sentences

After hours of negotiation, he finally knuckled under and accepted the terms of the contract.
The government knuckled under to public pressure and repealed the controversial law.
Despite her initial resistance, she eventually knuckled under her supervisor's demands to work overtime.

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