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    acquiescence
    /ˌakwɪˈɛsns/

    noun

    • 1. the reluctant acceptance of something without protest: "in silent acquiescence, she rose to her feet"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACQUIESCENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ACQUIESCENCE definition: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACQUIESCENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you may not agree with it. [ formal ] Deirdre smiled her acquiescence.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acquiescenceAcquiescence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    acquiescence. noun. ac· qui· es· cence ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊn (t)s. Synonyms of acquiescence. 1. : passive acceptance or submission : the act of acquiescing or the state of being acquiescent. I was surprised by his acquiescence to their demands. 2. : an instance of acquiescing. Synonyms. biddability. compliance. compliancy. deference. docility. obedience.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACQUIESCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ACQUIESCE definition: 1. to accept or agree to something, often unwillingly: 2. to accept or agree to something, often…. Learn more.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACQUIESCENCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    ACQUIESCENCE meaning: 1. the act of accepting or agreeing to something, often unwillingly: 2. the act of accepting or…. Learn more.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › acquiescenceACQUIESCENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Acquiescence definition: the act or condition of acquiescing or giving tacit assent; agreement or consent by silence or without objection; compliance (usually followed by to or in). See examples of ACQUIESCENCE used in a sentence.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionacquiescence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    the fact of being willing to do what somebody wants and to accept their opinions, even if you are not sure that they are right. There was general acquiescence in the UN sanctions. Extra Examples. The best one can hope for is grudging acquiescence from the majority in the party.

  9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › acquiescenceacquiescence - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'acquiescence' - Collins Online ...

    Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'acquiescence' American English: ækwiɛsəns British English: ækwiesəns. More. Synonyms of 'acquiescence' • agreement, yielding, approval, acceptance [...] More.

  11. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acquiesceAcquiesce Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively often used with in or to. Did you know? If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don't give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning "to comply quietly," acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, "to be quiet."