noun
- the act of agreeing or expressing agreement, especially in an insincere or obsequious manner
Usage: formal; often implies flattery or lack of genuine conviction
Examples
- The advisor's constant assentation to the CEO's ideas prevented honest feedback.
- She nodded in assentation, though she privately disagreed with the proposal.
- His assentation was motivated by a desire to please rather than genuine belief.
- The board members' assentation masked their true concerns about the merger.
- Rather than offer assentation, the consultant provided critical analysis.