Yielding Definition

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
noun
  1. a verbal act of admitting defeat
  2. the act of conceding or yielding

"Yielding" in song lyrics

See how yielding is used in real songs:

  • "This battle's like merging traffic, y'all keep yielding"
    Annakin Slayd — Don't Even Know
  • "slave yielding"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "yielding"

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