say uncle Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- throw-in-the-towel
- budge
- throw-in-the-sponge
- capitulate
- knuckle-under
- quit
- yield
- relent
- give-in
- blink
Weak:
say uncle Meaning
say uncle
not to mention, suppose, assume, indicate, show, to express oneself, to give expression to, utter, pronounce, as an example, about, approximately, to admit defeat, about as much or as many as, a right or power to influence action or decision, the power to decide or help decide, something that is said, the authority to make final decisions, to express in words, indicate sense 2, show, recite sense 1, repeat, for example, an expression of opinion, recite, repeat, utter entry 2 sense 2, pronounce, suppose sense 1, assume, in other words, to state as opinion or belief
FAQs About the word say uncle
not to mention, suppose, assume, indicate, show, to express oneself, to give expression to, utter, pronounce, as an example, about, approximately, to admit defe
succumb, bow, submit, concede, surrender, throw in the towel, budge,throw in the sponge, capitulate, knuckle under
resist, meet, contend, object, fight, breast, confront, oppose, combat, counter
The wrestler's opponent refused to "say uncle," even after being pinned for several minutes.
The persistent salesperson continued to pitch his product until the customer finally "said uncle" and made a purchase.
The stubborn child refused to apologize for their misbehavior, but eventually "said uncle" when threatened with punishment.
The interrogator tried various tactics to get the suspect to confess, but the suspect refused to "say uncle" and provide any information.
