submissive

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(sub-mis-sive) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. ready to conform to the authority of others.

Example Sentence

Liz is very submissive to authority.

More Example Sentences

He was submissive during the group project.

Synonyms

obedient; yielding; compliant

Antonyms

rebellious; defiant; resistant

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Rhymes

  • missive

  • derisive
  • dismissive
  • permissive
  • submissive
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