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Acquiesce

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.

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Broader term 1

Agree 76% connected

In good part; kindly.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Manner of action 1

Connive 76% connected

To open and close the eyes rapidly; to wink.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Derivationally related 6

Acquiescence 74% connected

A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the oth…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Acquiescence 74% connected

A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content; -- distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the oth…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Assenter 74% connected

One who assents.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Assenter 74% connected

One who assents.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Accede 92% connected

To approach; to come forward; -- opposed to recede.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Assent 92% connected

To admit a thing as true; to express one's agreement, acquiescence, concurrence, or concession.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Antonym 2

Dissent 94% connected

To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dissent 94% connected

To differ in opinion; to be of unlike or contrary sentiment; to disagree; -- followed by from.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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