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yielding

/jˈildɪŋ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
    “a timid yielding person”
  2. lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure
    “a deep yielding layer of foam rubber”
  3. 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
  2. the act of conceding or yielding

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