acquiescing

verbagree with some reluctance

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verb agree with some reluctance

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acquiescent

adjective. passive

Word Origin & History

1610s, from Middle French acquiescer (16c.), from Latin acquiescere "to become quiet, remain at rest," thus "be satisfied with," from ad- "to" (see ad-) + quiescere "to become quiet," from quies (genitive quietis) "rest, quiet" (see quiet (n.)). Related: Acquiesced; acquiescing.

Example Sentences for acquiescing

The last nine are her reply, acquiescing with a sad dignity.

And yet the idea of acquiescing in his friend's sudden departure was very painful to him.

And more, he was angry with himself for acquiescing in that self understood agreement.

Angels in light, acquiescing in God's law, were at least virtually in covenant with him.

Acquiescing in his wish, I said to my boy, What do I hold in my hand?

At once there was a storm of protest, and some acquiescing voices.

In acquiescing in this decision, Peter had no mental reservations.

I cannot blame any non-Christian for acquiescing in this discovery.

"Then only two at a time, my brother," replied Chow, acquiescing in their request.

It amounted to acquiescing in her having gone off, and was distinctly rude.

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Synonyms for acquiescing

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