acquiesce
The word “acquiesce” has 3 syllables: ac-qui-esce
It's pronounced as /ˈæk.wi.ɛs/
What is synonym and antonym for acquiesce?
In the thesaurus, “acquiesce” has 53 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acquiesce along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acquiesce
- abide
- accede
- accept
- accommodate
- adapt
- adjust
- adopt
- agree
- allow
- approve
- assent
- bow
- bow to
- buy
- cave in
- come across
- come around
- come round
- comply
- concur
- conform
- consent
- cry uncle
- cut a deal
- ditto
- embrace
- endure
- espouse
- give in
- give out
- go along
- jibe
- knuckle under
- okay
- pass
- play ball
- reconcile
- relent
- roll over and play dead
- say uncle
- set
- shake on
- stand
- stomach
- submit
- subscribe
- succumb
- suffer
- swallow
- take
- tolerate
- yes
- yield
Antonyms for acquiesce
- decline
- deny
- differ
- disagree
- disallow
- disapprove
- disarrange
- disorder
- dispute
- dissent
- dissuade
- gainsay
- hinder
- object
- oppose
- prevent
- protest
- rebuff
- refuse
- reject
- resist
- scorn
- spurn
- unfit
- unsuit
- veto
Meanings of acquiesce
- verb
- (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 concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.
Example Sentences
- After a long discussion, he decided to acquiesce to their demands.
- She chose to acquiesce rather than argue further.
- They reluctantly acquiesce to the terms of the agreement.
- He didn't want to acquiesce but realized it was the best option.
- Sometimes it's better to acquiesce than to continue a pointless debate.
On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acquiesce, such as: abide, accede, accept, accommodate, adapt, adjust, adopt.
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