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knuckle under

The phrase “knuckle under” has 4 syllables: knuck-le un-der

It's pronounced as /ˈnʌkəl ˈʌndər/

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In the thesaurus, “knuckle under” has 26 synonyms and 26 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for knuckle under along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for knuckle under

Antonyms for knuckle under

Meanings of knuckle under

  • verb
    1. To yield or cooperate when pressured or forced to do so.

Example Sentences

  • He refused to knuckle under to unfair demands.
  • Sometimes you just have to knuckle under and get the job done.
  • The team won’t knuckle under even when the odds are against them.
  • She won’t knuckle under to peer pressure no matter what.
  • They tried to make him quit, but he wouldn’t knuckle under.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to knuckle under, such as: acquiesce, battle, beat, blink, bow, breast, buck.

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