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yielding

adjective noun

Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

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Word length
8
Starts with
Y
Ends with
G
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

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adjective

  1. Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

    “A timid yielding person”

adjective

  1. Lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure

    “A deep yielding layer of foam rubber”

adjective

  1. Tending to give in or surrender or agree; - V.I.Parrington

    “Too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments”

noun

  1. A verbal act of admitting defeat

noun

  1. 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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