1. acceptance without protest (Freq. 3) • Derivationally related forms: acquiesce • Hypernyms: acceptance 2. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something (Freq. 1) - he gave his assent eagerly - a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly • Syn: assent • Derivationally related forms: acquiescent, acquiesce, assent (for: assent) • Hypernyms: agreement • Hyponyms: acceptance, concession, conceding, yielding