yielding

Noun
  1. A verbal act of admitting defeat (synset 107269695)
    is a type of: relinquishing, relinquishment - a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc.
    same as: giving up, surrender
  2. The act of conceding or yielding (synset 107190894)
    is a type of: acquiescence, assent - agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
    subtypes: bye, pass - an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
    same as: conceding, concession
Adjective
  1. Inclined to yield to argument or influence or control (synset 302337212)
    "a timid yielding person"
    similar to: docile - willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
  2. Lacking stiffness and giving way to pressure (synset 301158003)
    "a deep yielding layer of foam rubber"
    similar to: soft - yielding readily to pressure or weight
  3. Tending to give in or surrender or agree (synset 301030167)
    "too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments"
    similar to: compromising, conciliatory, flexible - making or willing to make concessions

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