CAVE (IN) Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

cave (in)

verb

ˈkāv

Definition of cave (in)

as in to collapse

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure the wall caved in when a tree fell on it

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as in to succumb

to give up and cease resistance (as to a liking, temptation, or habit) I caved in to my bibliomania and bought two more books last week

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Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Support for the right-wing populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.

— Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of collapse

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Short enough to read in a single sitting, Sara Gran’s chilling story of an architect succumbing to demonic possession will leave readers stunned and unsettled.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 23 Oct. 2026
The city’s Medical Examiner ruled the victim’s death a homicide after determining Wong succumbed to stab wounds to his neck and torso.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of succumb

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Trump has been criticized in the past for voting by mail despite his long history of railing against that method of submitting ballots.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The Finnish firm Posiva will also need to submit periodic safety assessments every decade.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of submit

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Since then, the Buffaloes have gone 18-26, including a 9-4 effort from a 2024 roster that including his son Shedeur Sanders, who is now with the Cleveland Browns, and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, now with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Pat Dowell, 3rd, and others have called the session for Monday to have the council clarify that the $75 million will go toward the city’s pensions now.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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