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yielding
adjective
noun
Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
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adjective
Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
“A timid yielding person”
adjective
Lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure
“A deep yielding layer of foam rubber”
adjective
Tending to give in or surrender or agree; - V.I.Parrington
“Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments”
noun
A verbal act of admitting defeat
noun
The act of conceding or yielding
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A timid yielding person
A deep yielding layer of foam rubber
Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments
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