acquiescence
Translation
acquiescence, agreement, consent
Examples
Her silence was taken as acquiescence.
Her silence was taken as acquiescence.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the reluctant acceptance of something without protest Her silence was taken as acquiescence.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agreement, consent, compliance; Antonyms: resistance, protest
Etymology
From the verb 'acquiesce', which comes from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'quiescere' (to be quiet).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'acquiesce'. It refers to the act or state of quietly agreeing.