knuckling under (Meaning)

knuckling under

give in, submit, submit sense 4, give in

Despite facing relentless pressure, the company refused to knuckle under to the unreasonable demands.
The rebellious teenager stubbornly resisted his parents' authority, never knuckling under to their rules.
The politician's staunch principles prevented him from knuckling under to corrupt influences.
The boxer's tenacity was unyielding, refusing to knuckle under before his formidable opponent.
Faced with opposition, the community remained resolute, refusing to knuckle under to pressure.
The athlete's competitive spirit drove him to never knuckle under during intense matches.
The activist's unwavering determination kept him from knuckling under to the threats he faced.
The employee refused to knuckle under to the manipulative tactics of her boss.
The athlete's pride prevented him from knuckling under to the taunts of his rivals.
Despite the difficult circumstances, the organization refused to knuckle under, maintaining its integrity.

give in, submit, submit sense 4, give in

succumbing, throwing in the towel, throwing in the sponge, saying uncle, giving in, bowing, submitting, conceding, surrendering, quitting

contending,resisting, fighting, opposing, facing, meeting, countering, objecting, battling, confronting

Despite facing relentless pressure, the company refused to knuckle under to the unreasonable demands.

The rebellious teenager stubbornly resisted his parents' authority, never knuckling under to their rules.

The politician's staunch principles prevented him from knuckling under to corrupt influences.

The boxer's tenacity was unyielding, refusing to knuckle under before his formidable opponent.