THROW IN THE TOWEL Synonyms
There are 11 synonyms of the phrase
throw in the towel.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase throw in the towel. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase throw in the towel. (close relations)
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Definition of THROW IN THE TOWEL
Definition of THROW IN THE TOWEL
Best Alternative Words for THROW IN THE TOWEL
Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
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1 | quit | verbv | ||||
2 | give up | verbv | ||||
3 | capitulate | verbv | ||||
4 | concede | verb, nounv, n | ||||
5 | submit | verbv | ||||
6 | surrender | verb, nounv, n | ||||
7 | yield | verb, nounv, n | ||||
8 | chuck up the sponge | |||||
9 | drop by the wayside | |||||
10 | drop out | verb, nounv, n | ||||
11 | fall by the wayside |
Best Hypernyms For THROW IN THE TOWEL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
throw in the towel, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
capitulate
concede
surrender
yield
Phrases (1)
give up