verb
acquiesce
Acquiesce (verb) means to accept something quietly, without objecting, often after being unhappy about it at first.
verb
1
To accept something quietly, without objecting, often after being unhappy about it at first.
2
To agree to something reluctantly, going along with it rather than actively opposing it.
"The job of His Majesty's Opposition - especially as election time looms - is to provide well-worked-out alternatives to government plans, not to acquiesce in what could prove to be a disastrous policy for rail passengers."
— Christian Wolmar, Labour passes up the chance to deliver a forceful rail policy (2023)
"So I acquiesce, I say "alright, I'll work Ryback", and I go up to Ryan, "hey man, clean slate""
— CM Punk, Episode 226: CM Punk (2014)
"to acquiesce in an opinion"
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French acquiescer, from Latin acquiescō, made up of ad and quiescō (“to rest”), itself from quies (“rest”).
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What is the meaning of acquiesce?
"acquiesce" (verb) means to accept something quietly, without objecting, often after being unhappy about it at first.
What is another word for acquiesce?
Other words for "acquiesce" include accede, assent.
What is the opposite of acquiesce?
Opposites of "acquiesce" include object, protest, demur, dissent, disobey.
What are the different meanings of acquiesce?
"acquiesce" has 2 main meanings: 1. To accept something quietly, without objecting, often after being unhappy about it at first; 2. To agree to something reluctantly, going along with it rather than actively opposing it.
