yielding meaning and definition

YIELDING noun

Definition of yielding (noun)

1. a verbal act of admitting defeat
   • synonyms: giving up, surrender
2. the act of conceding or yielding
   • synonyms: conceding, concession

YIELDING adjective

Definition of yielding (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
   • "too yielding to make a stand against any encroachments"- V.I.Parrington