English dictionary
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English adjective: yielding | |||
| 1. | yielding inclined to yield to argument or influence or control | ||
| Samples | A timid yielding person. | ||
| Similar | docile | ||
| Antonyms | obstinate, stubborn, unregenerate | ||
| 2. | yielding lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure | ||
| Samples | A deep yielding layer of foam rubber. | ||
| Similar | soft | ||
| Antonyms | hard | ||
| 3. | yielding tending to give in or surrender or agree | ||
| Samples | Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments. | ||
| Similar | compromising, conciliatory, flexible | ||
| Antonyms | uncompromising, inflexible, sturdy | ||
English noun: yielding | |||
| 1. | yielding (communication) a verbal act of admitting defeat | ||
| Synonyms | giving up, surrender | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | relinquishing, relinquishment | ||
| 2. | yielding (communication) the act of conceding or yielding | ||
| Synonyms | conceding, concession | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | acquiescence, assent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bye, pass | ||
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