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GIVE IN

(verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Give In.

Give In - as a verb

Yield to another's wish or opinion

Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accedebowdefersubmit

Consent reluctantly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buckle underknuckle undersuccumbyield
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acceptconsentgo for
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I tried to resist, but eventually I had to give in to his demands."
"The protesters refused to give in to police pressure and continued their demonstration."
"She tried to persuade him to change his mind, but he wouldn't give in."
"The teacher didn't want to postpone the exam, but due to the circumstances, she had to give in."
"I held my ground for a while, but eventually I had to give in and agree with their plan."
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