🤐acquiescence

Meaning

the reluctant acceptance of something without protest

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example Sentences

His nod was a sign of acquiescence.

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

Synonyms

consent, compliance, submission, agreement, acceptance

Entry 1

consent, compliance, submission, agreement

Entry 2

acceptance, submission, compliance

Antonyms

resistance, protest, refusal, defiance, opposition

Entry 1

resistance, protest, refusal

Entry 2

resistance, defiance, opposition

Collocations

silent acquiescence, passive acquiescence, nod of acquiescence