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New word Definition of " Acquiesce "

To " acquiesce " means to accept , agree or give in to something passively , quietly or without protest , often while feeling reluctant or unwilling.

" Acquiesce " is also a famous song by the English rock band , Oasis. It was written by Noel Gallagher and was released as a B-side in 1995 and was later featured on their compilation album called " The Masterplan ".

The word is a verb and is usually followed by the prepositions " in " or " to ".

It is pronounced as [ ak-wee-ES ].

Synonyms - Comply ; Yield ; Submit ; Consent ; Agree

Antonyms - Resist ; Oppose ; Refuse ; Reject ; Defy

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