acquiescence | Definition of acquiescence

Synonyms and Antonyms of acquiescence

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 of acquiescence

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

Words Related to acquiescence

amenability, amiability, complaisance, good-naturedness

obsequiousness, servility, slavishness, subservience, subserviency

cooperativeness, receptiveness, receptivity

humoring, indulgence

acceptance, assent, consent

capitulation, submission, surrender

affability, amicability, congeniality, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, sociability

Near Antonyms of acquiescence

animosity, antipathy, enmity, hostility, ill will

Antonyms of acquiescence

defiance, disobedience, intractability, recalcitrance