acquiescence
nounHow many syllables in acquiescence?
There are 4 syllables in the word acquiescence.How to pronounce acquiescence:
Definition of acquiescence:
- acquiescence (noun):
- acceptance without protest.
- the act of accepting something
- passive acceptance or submission the act of acquiescing or the state of being acquiescent
Synonyms for acquiescence:
acceptance
accession
agreement
approval
assent
complaisance
compliance
compliancy
conceding
concession
concord
concurrence
conformity
consent
deference
docility
giving in
harmony
humoring
obedience
receptivity
servility
submission
submissiveness
subservience
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Antonyms for acquiescence:
agreement
arrogance
assertiveness
backchat
backtalk
balkiness
bellicosity
contempt
contrariness
contumacy
defending
defiance
denial
difference
disagreement
disdain
dishonor
dishonour
disloyalty
disobedience
disobeying
disputatiousness
disregard
disrespect
dissension
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