throw in the sponge

Verb

Meaning

throw in the sponge (third-person singular simple present throws in the sponge, present participle throwing in the sponge, simple past threw in the sponge, past participle thrown in the sponge)

Synonym of throw up the sponge

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Synonyms

concede succumb acquiesce capitulate relent give up back down cave in call it a day give way give in roll over bow out climb-down knuckle under
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Antonyms

take attempt face fight combat try
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Close letter words and terms

throw in the bark throw in the cards throw in the deep end throw in the towel throw in together throw in with