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Synonyms & Similar Words
complying
compromising
conceding
surrendering
yielding
submitting
accepting
tolerating
enduring
bearing
permitting
allowing
approving
consenting
agreeing
assenting
concurring
cooperating
collaborating
accommodating
adjusting
adapting
reconciling
resigning
giving in
backing down
retreating
capitulating
acquiescent
submissive
obedient
compliant
deferential
Meaning of Acquiescing
The primary meaning of "Acquiescing" is to accept or agree to something without protest or resistance.
Definitions
- To accept or agree to something, often unwillingly or reluctantly
- To surrender or yield to an opposing force, argument, or demand
- To give in or concede, often due to a lack of resistance or opposition
Etymology of Acquiescing
The word "Acquiescing" originates from the Latin "acquiescere", which means "to rest" or "to become quiet"
The Latin term is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "at") and "quiescere" (meaning "to rest" or "to be quiet")
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often without enthusiasm or resistance
Example Uses
- The company acquiesced to the union's demands after a lengthy negotiation
- She acquiesced to her parents' wishes and attended the family gathering
- The government acquiesced to international pressure and lifted the trade embargo
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
resisting
opposing
protesting
objecting
refusing
rejecting
denying
disobeying
defying
challenging
questioning
criticizing
disputing
arguing
debating
confronting
combating
fighting
struggling
contending
disagreeing
dissenting