acquiescence meaning

acquiescence as a noun

1. acceptance without protest

   Type of: acceptance

   Related forms: acquiesce

2. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
   • he gave his assent eagerly
   • a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly

   Synonyms: assent

   Type of: agreement

   Kinds: acceptance, concession

   Related forms: acquiescent, acquiesce

acquiescence in a sentence

• A lack of response is tantamount to acquiescence.

How to pronounce acquiescence

acquiescence is pronounced /ˌækwiˈɛsəns/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with acquiescence

• essence
• adolescence
• coalescence
• fluorescence
• luminescence
• senescence
• evanescence
• obsolescence
• quintessence
• convalescence
• phosphorescence