English Words for "Compromise or Surrender"

to acquiesce

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to reluctantly accept something without protest

dissent

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The student, unable to convince the teacher otherwise, acquiesced and accepted the lower grade on the assignment.

The company reluctantly acquiesced to the demands of the striking workers and agreed to negotiate better working conditions.

acquiescence

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willingness to accept something or do what others want without question

to allow

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to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something

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to bow

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to yield or submit to another person's wish, authority, or opinion

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to call it quits

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/kˈɔːl ɪt kwˈɪts/

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to decide to stop a particular activity or relationship

What is the origin of the idiom "call it quits" and when to use it?

The idiom "call it quits" has its origins in informal English and dates back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have originated in the United States. The word "quits" in this context means "even" or "equal." When two parties in a game or competition decided to end it and declare themselves even, they would "call it quits." The idiom "call it quits" is used to indicate that a particular activity, situation, or relationship is being ended, usually because the participants feel that they are on equal terms, or they want to bring it to a close without further dispute or continuation.

to capitulate

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to stop resisting something and accept it

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capitulation

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the act of not resisting something anymore and agreeing to it

to come to heel

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/kˈʌm tə hˈiːl/

Idiom

to accept to obey someone

What is the origin of the idiom "come to heel" and when to use it?

The idiom "come to heel" originates from dog training and the practice of teaching dogs to walk obediently by their owner's side. In dog training, the "heel" position refers to the dog walking close to the handler's left leg, with the handler's left hand holding the leash. The command "come to heel" is used to instruct the dog to return to this position. It can be used in personal relationships, such as a parent instructing a child to "come to heel" to reinforce discipline or obedience.

complaisance

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willingness to do what makes others pleased and accept their opinions

compliant

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willingly obeying rules or doing what other people demand

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to compromise

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to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

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compromise

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a middle state between two opposing situations that is reached by slightly changing both of them, so that they can coexist

to concede

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to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly

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concession

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something that is done, allowed, or allowed to have in order to put an end to a disagreement; the act of giving or allowing this

to defer to

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/dɪfˈɜː tuː/

to accept or agree to follow someone's decision, opinion, or authority, often out of respect or recognition of their expertise or position

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to give in

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/ɡˈɪv ˈɪn/

to surrender to someone's demands, wishes, or desires, often after a period of resistance

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to give way

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/ɡˈɪv wˈeɪ/

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to finally agree to something, especially after much resistance or arguing

to relent

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to accept something, usually after some resistance

stand

submission

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the state or act of accepting defeat and not having a choice but to obey the person in the position of power

submissive

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showing a tendency to be passive or compliant

domineering

submissively

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in a manner that displays obedience

to submit

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to accept the control, authority, or superiority of someone or something

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to yield

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to stop fighting something or someone

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to come to terms with something

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/kˈʌm tə tˈɜːmz wɪð ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

Idiom

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to gradually learn to accept or deal with something unpleasant

What is the origin of the idiom "come to terms with something" and when to use it?

The idiom "come to terms with something" has a long history in the English language, dating back to the 16th century. It originated from the idea of reaching an agreement or understanding regarding a particular situation or condition. In modern usage, it is used to accept or tolerate something that may have been challenging, unsettling, or emotionally difficult.

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