acquiesce
verbTo accept or agree without active resistance, often reluctantly.
One word family: also includes acquiescence, acquiescent.
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adjectiveEmotionally distant or reluctant to become closely involved with others.
averse
adjectiveStrongly disinclined or opposed to something.
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