Gave in' is a phrase that means to yield or surrender, usually after a period of resistance. The crossword solutions for this term are YIELDED (7 letters), Relented (8 letters), Caved (5 letters), Acceded (7 letters), ASSENTED (8 letters), CONCEDED (8 letters), CEDED (5 letters), SURRENDERED (11 letters), and Melted (6 letters). All of these words have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably with 'gave in' to describe the act of yielding or surrendering.