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acquiescent response

[/ˌækwiˈɛsənt rɪˈspɑːns/]
nounpl: acquiescent responses
resposta aquiescente
1. A response characterized by passive acceptance, agreement, or compliance without active protest or resistance
The employee gave an acquiescent response to the manager's demands, nodding along despite disagreeing.
O funcionário deu uma resposta aquiescente às exigências do gerente, concordando passivamente apesar de discordar.
2. In psychology or behavioral contexts, a reaction that indicates silent acceptance or resignation rather than genuine agreement
Her acquiescent response masked her true feelings about the situation.
Sua resposta aquiescente mascarava seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre a situação.
Synonyms
passive agreementtacit acceptancereluctant complianceresigned response
Antonyms
active resistancevocal disagreementassertive responsedefiant response

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta aquiescente
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
resposta aquiescente
Formal term; may also use 'aceitação passiva' in casual speech
General Brazilian
resposta conformista
Alternative informal variant emphasizing passive conformity

Related Idioms & Phrases

go along with
play along
take it lying down
toe the line
bend to one's will
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