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yielding
('/j//i/ld/I//N/ )

adjective (a)

  • Inclined to give way, or comply; flexible; compliant; accommodating; as, a yielding temper.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a verbal act of admitting defeat(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    giving up, surrender
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of conceding or yielding(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    conceding, concession
    source: wordnet30

adjective satellite (s)

  • inclined to yield to argument or influence or control(adj.all)
    Example:
    A timid yielding person.
    source: wordnet30
  • lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure(adj.all)
    Example:
    A deep yielding layer of foam rubber.
    source: wordnet30
  • tending to give in or surrender or agree(adj.all)
    Example:
    Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments.
    source: wordnet30
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