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knuckle under

verb as in give in

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Example Sentences

That if a child were coming, Ken would have to knuckle under.

Upon which the man would knuckle under and go away forgiven, with a large order for more goods.

He had better knuckle under at once, as Dick had done, and enjoy a quiet time.

It's more for the lark of the thing, and to show Chard we don't mean to knuckle under, than for the sake of a show.

This ship I've built and loved like a child isn't going to knuckle under to any man living.

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On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to knuckle under, such as: acquiesce, cave in, give in/give up, retreat, submit, and surrender.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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