acquiescence

see definition of acquiescence

nounreluctant agreement

Synonyms for acquiescence

noun reluctant agreement

Antonyms for acquiescence

acceptance

noun. belief in goodness of something

accession

noun. agreement

acknowledgment

noun. act of recognizing authority or truth of something

amenability

noun. complaisance

amenableness

noun. complaisance

Word Origin & History

1630s, "act of acquiescing," from French acquiescence, noun of action from acquiescer (see acquiesce). Meaning "silent consent" is recorded from 1640s.

Example Sentences for acquiescence

Peter read it very deliberately, then he nodded in acquiescence.

And has he not promised temper and acquiescence, on the supposition of a change in my mind?

Then she drew a long breath, and bowed her head on her hands in an acquiescence that was like prayer.

Her feelings might have been assuaged by a clean hearth and some acquiescence in her own mood.

Then she smiled graciously and nodded her head in token of acquiescence.

The marquis still maintained a silence which was interpreted as acquiescence.

Hatteras resumed his place with a sign of acquiescence, and folded his arms.

Sir Crispin was no longer puzzled by the readiness of her acquiescence.

There was something eerie about it––the old judge was dazed by their acquiescence.

The old minister bowed an acquiescence, with his hand on his heart.