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Meaning
Verb
●
(intransitive, with in (or sometimes with, to)) To
rest
satisfied
, or
apparently
satisfied
, or to
rest
without
opposition
and
discontent
(usually
implying
previous
opposition
or
discontent
); to
accept
or
consent
by
silence
or by
omitting
to object.
To
rest
satisfied
, or
apparently
satisfied
, or to
rest
without
opposition
and
discontent
(usually
implying
previous
opposition
or
discontent
); to
accept
or
consent
by
silence
or by
omitting
to object.
●
To
concur
upon
conviction
; to
assent
to; usually, to
concur
, not
heartily
but
so far
as to
forbear
opposition.
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Origin
acquiesce
English
acquiescer
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Submit
Yield
Accept
Acquiesce
Agree
Assent
Comply
Concur
Consent
Accede
Conform
Obey
Condescend
Sufferance
Abide By
Go Along With
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Antonyms
Approve
Back
Embrace
Support
Uphold
Welcome
Object
Protest
Disobey
Related
Succumb
Capitulate
Relent
Adhere
Surrender
Respond
Cede
React
Defer
Cling
Resort
Listen
Reply
Commit
Concede
Stick
Revert
Pander
Retaliate
Contribute
Apologise
Bow Down
Live Up
Fall Prey
Pay Heed
Pay Attention
Give Up
Fall Victim
Stand Up
Run Counter
Bend The Knee
Turn A Blind Eye
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