Synonyms for

Caved

Verb / keɪvd / Another word for caved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Caved means to give up or surrender.

Synonyms & similar words

spelunk undermine cave surrendered conceded yielded submitted acquiesced relinquished abandoned forfeited ceded capitulated quit retreated folded succumbed buckled

Example sentences

  1. She caved and agreed to go to bed early.
  2. He caved and let his friend borrow his bike.
  3. The company caved and gave their employees a raise.
  4. She almost caved under the pressure of the test.
  5. He caved to his cravings and ate a whole bag of chips.

Quotes

  • "It's not that you should never love something so much that it can control you. It's that you need to love something that much so you can never be controlled. It's not a weakness. It's your best strength."
  • - Patrick Ness, The Ask and the Answer
  • "I can feel the caving. I can feel the room closing in and the air sucking out of my lungs."

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