acquiesce vs give the nod

acquiesce

verb
  • To rest satisfied, or apparently satisfied, or to rest without opposition and discontent (usually implying previous opposition or discontent); to accept or consent by silence or by omitting to object. 

  • To concur upon conviction; to assent to; usually, to concur, not heartily but so far as to forbear opposition. 

give the nod

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