acquiesce
verbTo accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.
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acquiescent
adjectiveReady to accept a decision without resistance.
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verbTo admit a point or yield something after resistance.
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adjectiveTaking little independent action or accepting events without active resistance.
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adjectiveAccepting an unwelcome situation without further resistance.
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adjectiveInclined to accept another person's authority or wishes without resistance.
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