Synonyms of acquiescence

acquiescence

noun

ˌa-kwē-ˈe-sᵊn(t)s 

as in obedience

a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others

good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obedience
• assent
• deference
• submissiveness
• docility
• compliance
• compliancy
• humoring
• subservience
• acceptance
• complaisance
• consent
• servility
• receptivity
• subserviency
• obsequiousness
• biddability
• receptiveness
• surrender
• slavishness
• conformity
• capitulation
• amenability
• amiability
• submission
• friendliness
• indulgence
• cooperativeness
• cordiality
• geniality
• affability
• sociability
• amicability
• good-naturedness
• congeniality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defiance
• disobedience
• hostility
• recalcitrance
• animosity
• enmity
• intractability
• antipathy
• ill will

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of acquiescence

Writing in the early 1890s, Nadar deployed Balzac’s reported initial mistrust and later acquiescence to the daguerreotype as an allegory of larger significance for understanding the history of invention. — Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026

But as the sexist and racist nature of the MAGA machine has gained mainstream acquiescence if not acceptance, the need to keep up the appearance of diversity is less and less. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026

Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026

Even if clemency led the White House to dial back the ongoing efforts to punish Colorado, acquiescence today only invites future harassment. — Max Potter, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026