Acquiescence and Obsequiousness

Acquiescence

Acquiescence noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.
Usage example: good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner

Obsequiousness and acquiescence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obsequiousness" instead a noun "Acquiescence".

Obsequiousness

Obsequiousness noun - Abject or cringing submissiveness.

Acquiescence and obsequiousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acquiescence" instead a noun "Obsequiousness".

Nearby Words: obsequious, obsequiously
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