What is another word for say uncle?
Pronunciation:
[ sˈe͡ɪ ˈʌŋkə͡l], [ sˈeɪ ˈʌŋkəl], [ s_ˈeɪ ˈʌ_ŋ_k_əl]
Synonyms for Say uncle:
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v.
• acquiesce- accede ,
- accept ,
- accommodate ,
- adapt ,
- adjust ,
- agree ,
- allow ,
- approve ,
- buy ,
- come across ,
- comply ,
- concur ,
- conform ,
- cut a deal ,
- ditto ,
- give in ,
- go along ,
- jibe ,
- okay ,
- pass ,
- play ball ,
- reconcile ,
- set ,
- yield .
- admit ,
- avow ,
- award ,
- bury the hatchet ,
- cede ,
- confess ,
- fess up ,
- fold ,
- let on ,
- own ,
- quit ,
- relinquish ,
- waive .
Other relevant words:
- Caved ,
- Caving ,
- Knuckled ,
- Knuckling ,
- aways ,
- be merciful ,
- be submissive ,
- bow to ,
- cave in ,
- caves in ,
- caving in ,
- change mind ,
- change one's mind ,
- come around ,
- concede ,
- cool it ,
- cry uncle ,
- die away ,
- dittoed ,
- ease off ,
- ease up on ,
- easing off ,
- gave in ,
- gave way ,
- give five ,
- give ground ,
- give out ,
- give quarter ,
- give some slack ,
- give up ,
- give way ,
- gives ground ,
- giving ground ,
- giving way ,
- go along with ,
- go easy on ,
- go with the flow ,
- going easy on ,
- going with the flow ,
- grin and bear it ,
- hand over ,
- have mercy ,
- have pity ,
- humoring ,
- knuckle ,
- knuckles ,
- laid back ,
- lay back ,
- lay down arms ,
- let it happen ,
- lets go ,
- letting go ,
- lie down and roll over ,
- lighten up ,
- mellow out ,
- own up ,
- owned up ,
- owning up ,
- owns up ,
- pass on ,
- passed on ,
- passes on ,
- passing on ,
- permit ,
- play ball with ,
- put one's tail between one's legs ,
- put up with ,
- put with ,
- putting up with ,
- relent ,
- resign oneself ,
- roll over and play dead ,
- shake on ,
- show mercy ,
- showed mercy ,
- showing mercy ,
- shows mercy ,
- submit ,
- subscribe ,
- throw in the towel ,
- throw in towel ,
- throwing in the towel ,
- toe the mark ,
- yes ,
- yes one ,
- yeses .
How to use "Say uncle" in context?
When you're in a bind, and don't know who to turn to, ask an uncle! As aunts, cousins, and other family members can be helpful, but they may not have the answer you're looking for. Uncle knows everything! Plus, he's likely comfortable discussing any familial dilemma with you in depth. If you don't have an uncle, you can always ask aunts, cousins, and other family members for help. While they may not be as knowledgeable as your uncle, they can still offer a few pointers and lend a listening ear. If you're feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, reach out to him.
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