acquiescence

ac·qui·es·cence

noun \-ˈe-s^ən(t)s\

Definition of ACQUIESCENCE

1

: the act of acquiescing : the state of being acquiescent

2

: an instance of acquiescing

Examples of ACQUIESCENCE

1. <good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner>

First Known Use of ACQUIESCENCE

1646

Related to ACQUIESCENCE

Synonyms: compliance, biddability, compliancy, deference, docility, obedience, submissiveness

Antonyms: defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance

Related Words: amenability, amiability, complaisance, good-naturedness; obsequiousness, servility, slavishness, subservience, subserviency; conformity; cooperativeness, receptiveness, receptivity; humoring, indulgence; acceptance, assent, consent; capitulation, submission, surrender; affability, amicability, congeniality, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, sociability

Near Antonyms: animosity, antipathy, enmity, hostility, ill will

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