Definitions

acquiesced

[ak-wee-est] / ˌæk wiˈɛst /

VERB

agree with some reluctance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accede cave in comply concur conform give in go along

STRONG

accept accommodate adapt adjust agree allow approve buy consent ditto jibe okay pass reconcile set submit subscribe yield

WEAK

bow to come across come around cry uncle cut a deal give out play ball roll over and play dead say uncle shake on yes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny differ oppose refuse reject

STRONG

decline disagree disallow disapprove disarrange disorder dispute dissent dissuade hinder prevent protest resist unfit unsuit veto

WEAK

object

Example Sentences

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It felt like he had that level of power, and everyone essentially acquiesced and you had this sort of anticipatory obedience.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

That means U.S. air operations could expand Japan’s involvement, if Tokyo acquiesced.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Attorney General Pam Bondi said that after “demanding” that the app be removed, Apple acquiesced.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

We acquiesced and drove up Woodcliff Road, forgetting all about picking up another Mike at his parents’ garage for our trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

“Don’t you know the weather prophet has told us we shall see the sun pretty soonr “Well, that ought to be reason enough,” he acquiesced.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin