Definitions

acquiesced

[ak-wee-est] / ˌæk wiˈɛst /

VERB

agree with some reluctance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accede cave in comply concur conform give in go along

STRONG

accept accommodate adapt adjust agree allow approve buy consent ditto jibe okay pass reconcile set submit subscribe yield

WEAK

bow to come across come around cry uncle cut a deal give out play ball roll over and play dead say uncle shake on yes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny differ oppose refuse reject

STRONG

decline disagree disallow disapprove disarrange disorder dispute dissent dissuade hinder prevent protest resist unfit unsuit veto

WEAK

object

Example Sentences

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It has just acquiesced to the status quo until it can decide.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Leadership acquiesced, putting a near-total pause on humanities Ph.D. applications this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Urged by the oversight board to seek an outside opinion, VA Secretary Denis McDonough acquiesced and retained Urban Land Institute to field a panel of experts to make recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

De la Garza acquiesced and the pair shared a quick toast before taking their respective swigs.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2024

The chief extends his hand toward my dad, who takes it in his own—but when I see my dad’s face, he seems almost as surprised as I am that’s he’s acquiesced to this handshake.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed