English Synonym Finder

give in

Definitions

To cease opposition or resistance; to yield or surrender.

To reluctantly agree to a demand or request after initially refusing.

Examples

After hours of arguing, he finally decided to give in and let his brother choose the movie.

The government refused to give in to the protesters' demands despite the growing pressure.

I tried to resist the temptation of the chocolate cake, but eventually, I had to give in.

Synonyms

capitulate surrender concede yield submit acquiesce succumb

Antonyms

resist withstand oppose defy persist endure struggle