knuckle under

verb

Meaning

To yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

succumb(English)give in(English)yield(English)buckle under(English)truck(English)give way(English)bend to someone's will(English)roll over(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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