Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Ac·cept·ance

   /əkˈsept(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered: "charges involving the acceptance of bribes" Similar receiptreceivingtakingobtainingacquiringundertakingtaking onassumptiontacklingyesaffirmative replyaffirmationconfirmationratification
   • ▪ a draft or bill that is accepted by being signed: "a banker's acceptance"
   • 2. the action or process of being received as adequate or suitable, typically to be admitted into a group: "you must wait for acceptance into the club" Similar welcomewelcomingfavorable receptionembracingembraceapprovaladoptionintegration
   • 3. agreement with or belief in an idea, opinion, or explanation: "acceptance of the teaching of the Church" Similar credence (in)belief (in)trust (in)confidence (in)faith (in)reliance (on)dependence (on)tractionswallowing
   • ▪ willingness to tolerate a difficult or unpleasant situation: "a mood of resigned acceptance" Similar tolerationendurancesufferanceforbearanceputting up with

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French, from accepter (see accept).

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • A

     1

   • C

     3

   • C

     3

   • E

     1

   • P

     3

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • C

     3

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. www.thesaurus.com › browse › acceptance57 Synonyms & Antonyms for ACCEPTANCE | Thesaurus.com

   www.thesaurus.com › browse › acceptance

   • Cached

   Find 57 different ways to say ACCEPTANCE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

3. www.wordhippo.com › what-is › the-opposite-ofWhat is the opposite of acceptance? - WordHippo

   www.wordhippo.com › what-is › the-opposite-of

   • Cached

   Antonyms for acceptance include rejection, declining, denial, nonacceptance, rebuff, renunciation, repudiation, dismissal, snubbing and turndown. Find more opposite ...

4. www.powerthesaurus.org › acceptance › antonymsAcceptance antonyms - 729 Opposites of Acceptance - Power ...

   www.powerthesaurus.org › acceptance › antonyms

   • Cached

   729 opposites of acceptance- words and phrases with opposite meaning. Lists. synonyms

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › acceptanceACCEPTANCE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words -...

   www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › acceptance

   • Cached

   Synonyms for ACCEPTANCE: obedience, acquiescence, compliance, submissiveness, deference, receptivity, receptiveness, conformity; Antonyms of ACCEPTANCE: resistance ...

6. thesaurus.plus › antonyms › acceptance15 Acceptance Antonyms. Full list of opposite words of acceptance...

   thesaurus.plus › antonyms › acceptance

   • Cached

   15 Acceptance antonyms. What are opposite words of Acceptance? Rejection, denial, refusal, disagreement. Full list of antonyms for Acceptance is here.

7. www.synonyms.com › antonyms › acceptanceAntonym of acceptance - Synonyms.com

   www.synonyms.com › antonyms › acceptance

   • Cached

   Antonyms for acceptance at Synonyms.com with free online thesaurus, synonyms, definitions and translations.

8. www.antonym.com › antonyms › acceptanceOpposite word for ACCEPTANCE > Synonyms & Antonyms

   www.antonym.com › antonyms › acceptance

   • Cached

   Opposite words for Acceptance. Definition: noun. ['ækˈsɛptəns, əkˈsɛptəns'] the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › acceptanceACCEPTANCE - 74 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

   dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › acceptance

   • Cached

   ACCEPTANCE - Synonyms, related words and examples | Cambridge English Thesaurus

10. www.powerthesaurus.org › acceptanceACCEPTANCE in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for ACCEPTANCE

    www.powerthesaurus.org › acceptance

    • Cached

    Related terms for acceptance- synonyms, antonyms and sentences with acceptance

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acceptanceAcceptance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acceptance

    Acceptance is taking something given to you. You might be relieved by your friend's acceptance of your apology for accidentally riding your bike over his foot.