Yield to

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Pressure Response

Usually used when someone has no choice but to agree with a demand or request.

Illustration for Pressure Response

Under intense scrutiny, the politician had to yield to public demand for transparency.

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Reluctant Agreement

Implies a degree of hesitation or resistance before agreeing or giving up.

Illustration for Reluctant Agreement

The team yielded to the coach's strategy, despite their initial doubts.

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