cry uncle

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Synonyms: say uncle, my uncle

Antonyms: say uncle, my uncle

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|US|colloquial}} To [[beg]] for [[mercy]]; to [[give up]], [[admit]] [[defeat]], [[surrender]]; indicate [[submission]], such as when wrestling. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

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