acquiescent

Critics allege increasing pressure and attacks on journalists, acquiescent media and a shrinking space for dissenting voices.

They obtain key support from wealthy interests, but rather than a fervent mass following they count on a divided, apathetic or acquiescent population to gain and hold power.

The key to Sheinbaum's success seems to have been in refusing to back down on unreasonable requests or matters of real importance, while similarly not appearing subservient or acquiescent to the White House's demands.

Private, internal anger at his failings was a good thing, he claimed, a "disputatious culture" better than a "quietly acquiescent" one.

Especially when their mode of emotional reaction is increasingly becoming more combative and agitated rather than docile and acquiescent.