Acquiescence

Synonyms of acquiescence

• agreement
• consent
• compliance

Antonyms of acquiescence

• rejection
• resistance
• defiance

Collocations of acquiescence

passive acquiescence

Frequency: 70 %

She showed passive acquiescence to his demands, never voicing her own opinions.

reluctant acquiescence

Frequency: 60 %

After much persuasion, he finally gave his reluctant acquiescence to the proposal.

tacit acquiescence

Frequency: 50 %

By nodding his head, he gave tacit acquiescence to the plan.

silent acquiescence

Frequency: 45 %

Her silent acquiescence spoke volumes about her inner turmoil.

forced acquiescence

Frequency: 35 %

Under duress, he gave his forced acquiescence to the new policy.

Idiomatic Expressions for acquiescence

• Phrase: acquiescence to authority
  Meaning: to comply with or submit to authority without protest
  Usage: The students showed acquiescence to authority by following the teacher's instructions without question.