acquiesce
verbHow many syllables in acquiesce?
There are 3 syllables in the word acquiesce.Divide acquiesce into syllables:
ac · qui · esce
How to pronounce acquiesce:
Definition of acquiesce:
- acquiesce (verb):
- to agree or express agreement.
- to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
Synonyms for acquiesce:
accede
adopt
agree
assent
connive
consent
submit
subscribe
succumb
Antonyms for acquiesce:
abjure
advance
argue
ask
balk at
be inconsistent
be unlike
bicker
call in question
call into question
call out
challenge
clash
conceal
condemn
confront
contemn
contend
contest
contradict
contravene
controvert
counter
debate
decline
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