acquiescence
The word “acquiescence” has 4 syllables: ac-qui-es-cence
It's pronounced as /ˌæk.wiˈɛs.əns/
What is synonym and antonym for acquiescence?
In the thesaurus, “acquiescence” has 42 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acquiescence along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acquiescence
- acceptance
- accession
- affability
- amenability
- amiability
- amicability
- approval
- assent
- biddability
- capitulation
- complaisance
- compliance
- compliancy
- concurrence
- conformity
- congeniality
- consent
- cooperativeness
- cordiality
- deference
- docility
- friendliness
- geniality
- giving-in
- good-naturedness
- humoring
- indulgence
- obedience
- obsequiousness
- permission
- receptiveness
- receptivity
- resignation
- servility
- slavishness
- sociability
- submission
- submissiveness
- subservience
- subserviency
- surrender
- yielding
Antonyms for acquiescence
- animosity
- antipathy
- defiance
- denial
- disagreement
- disobedience
- dissent
- enmity
- fight
- hostility
- ill will
- insubordination
- intractability
- nonconformity
- rebellion
- recalcitrance
- refusal
- resistance
- veto
Meanings of acquiescence
- noun
- A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
- Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.
Example Sentences
- His silent acquiescence signaled his agreement with the decision.
- The policy was implemented with the acquiescence of the board.
- She nodded in acquiescence, unwilling to argue further.
- Their acquiescence to the unfair rules surprised everyone.
- He interpreted her lack of protest as acquiescence.
On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acquiescence, such as: acceptance, accession, affability, amenability, amiability, amicability, animosity.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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