Antonyms for acquiesce
ˌæk wiˈɛsac·qui·esce

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1. acquiesceverb

   Synonyms:
   conform, agree, tacitly, submit, accede, assent, comply, consent, concur, yield, accept

2. acquiesceverb

   To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object; followed by in, formerly also by with and to.

   Synonyms:
   accept, agree, tacitly, accede, assent, consent, comply, yield, conform, submit, concur

3. acquiesceverb

   To concur upon conviction; as, to acquiesce in an opinion; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition.

   Synonyms:
   tacitly, accept, submit, accede, yield, assent, conform, concur, agree, consent, comply

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1. acquiesce

   Agree is the most general term of this group, signifying to have like qualities, proportions, views, or inclinations, so as to be free from jar, conflict, or contradiction in a given relation. To concur is to agree in general; to coincide is to agree in every particular. Whether in application to persons or things, concur tends to expression in action more than coincide; we may either concur or coincide in an opinion, but concur in a decision; views coincide, causes concur. One accepts another's terms, complies with his wishes, admits his statement, approves his plan, conforms to his views of doctrine or duty, accedes or consents to his proposal. Accede expresses the more formal agreement, consent the more complete. To assent is an act of the understanding; to consent, of the will. We may concur or agree with others, either in opinion or decision. One may silently acquiesce in that which does not meet his views, but which he does not care to contest. He admits the charge brought, or the statement made, by another — admit always carrying a suggestion of reluctance. Assent is sometimes used for a mild form of consent, as if agreement in the opinion assured approval of the decision.

   Antonyms:
   contend, contradict, decline, demur, deny, differ, disagree, dispute, dissent, oppose, protest, refuse

   Synonyms:
   accede, accept, accord, admit, agree, approve, assent, coincide, combine, comply, concur, consent, harmonize

   Preposition:
   I agree in opinion with the speaker; to the terms proposed; persons agree on or upon a statement of principles, rules, etc.; we must agree among ourselves.

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1. acquiesce

   Antonyms:
   dissent, demur, object

   Synonyms:
   assent, concur, repose, agree, yield, be resigned, comply

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1. • Agree

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1. assent, accede, acquiesceverb

   to agree or express agreement

   "The Maestro assented to the request for an encore"

   Synonyms:
   give in, assent, bow, accede, enter, submit, defer

How to use acquiesce in a sentence?

1. Maurice Godelier:

   The strongest and most effective force in guaranteeing the long-term maintenance of power is not violence in all the forms deployed by the dominant to control the dominated, but consent in all the forms in which the dominated acquiesce in their own domination.

2. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho:

   Under California law, we cannot drive the school system into a bankruptcy position. We cannot drive the school system into a red position. And if we were to acquiesce to all the demands, that is exactly where we would be, that is not legally allowable.

3. Majid Takht Ravanchi:

   Imposition of any sanctions or restrictions on Iran by The United Nations Security Council will be met severely by Iran and our options are not limited. And the Kelsey Davenport and any entity which may assist Kelsey Davenport or acquiesce in Kelsey Davenport illegal behavior, will bear the full responsibility.

4. Mary McLeod Bethune:

   If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves. We should, therefore, protest openly everything... that smacks of discrimination or slander.

5. Mike Huckabee:

   I will not acquiesce to an imperial court any more than our founders acquiesced to an imperial British monarch. We must resist and reject judicial tyranny, not retreat.

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