cough up (Meaning)

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cough up (v)

give reluctantly

discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

No weak antonyms found.

He had to cough up a substantial amount of money to repair the damage to his car.
The suspect finally decided to cough up the truth after hours of interrogation.
It took weeks of persuasion before he was willing to cough up his share of the expenses.
She had to cough up her pride and apologize for her mistake.
The company was forced to cough up compensation for the injured workers.
Despite his reluctance, he knew he had to cough up the information to clear his name.
It's time for you to cough up the overdue rent payment.
He refused to cough up the money for the concert tickets, claiming they were overpriced.
The government had to cough up funds to rebuild the infrastructure after the natural disaster.
She reluctantly coughed up her portion of the bill, realizing she had forgotten her wallet.

give reluctantly, discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

deliver, surrender,relinquish, render, hand over, transfer, abandon, cede,turn in, give up

keep,keep, retain, retain, withhold,withhold,

He had to cough up a substantial amount of money to repair the damage to his car.

The suspect finally decided to cough up the truth after hours of interrogation.

It took weeks of persuasion before he was willing to cough up his share of the expenses.

She had to cough up her pride and apologize for her mistake.