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ACQUIESCENT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does acquiescent mean? 

ACQUIESCENT (adjective)
  The adjective ACQUIESCENT has 1 sense:

1. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protestplay

  Familiarity information: ACQUIESCENT used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ACQUIESCENT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

Synonyms:

acquiescent; biddable

Context example:

a gentle, biddable soul

Similar:

obedient (dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority)

Derivation:

acquiesce (to agree or express agreement)

acquiescence (agreement with a statement or proposal to do something)


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