acquiescing

[ˌækwiˈesɪŋ]

acquiescing Definition

accept something reluctantly but without protest.

Using acquiescing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acquiescing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She seemed to be acquiescing to his request, though she didn't seem happy about it.

  • Example

    I didn't want to go along with their plan, but I ended up acquiescing in the end.

  • Example

    The company is acquiescing to the demands of the union, hoping to avoid a strike.

acquiescing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acquiescing

Antonyms for acquiescing

Phrases with acquiescing

  • to accept something without saying anything

    Example

    He simply acquiesced in silence when he was told he had to work overtime.

  • to give in to pressure from others

    Example

    The government acquiesced to pressure from the public and agreed to change the law.

  • to accept defeat without putting up a fight

    Example

    The team acquiesced in defeat after the other team scored their fifth goal.

Origins of acquiescing

from Latin 'acquiescere', meaning 'to rest satisfied'

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Summary: acquiescing in Brief

'Acquiescing' [ˌækwiˈesɪŋ] means accepting something reluctantly but without protest. It is often used to describe situations where someone gives in to pressure or agrees to something they don't really want to do. Synonyms include 'complying,' 'consenting,' and 'yielding,' while antonyms include 'resisting,' 'objecting,' and 'protesting.' Phrases like 'acquiesce in silence' and 'acquiesce to pressure' further illustrate the concept.