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| 1. | [ adjective ] evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | |
| Synonyms: | spiritless meek | |
| Examples: | "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others" "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott "was submissive and subservient" |
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| Related terms: | submissive | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] easily influenced or imposed on | |
| Related terms: | soft | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest | |
| Synonyms: | biddable acquiescent | |
| Examples: | "too acquiescent to challenge authority" "a gentle and biddable soul" "children compliant with the parental will" |
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| Related terms: | obedient | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] disposed or willing to comply | |
| Examples: | "children compliant with the parental will" |
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| Related terms: | defiant lamblike amenable complying nonresistant willing obedient tractable manageable | |
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complin compliancy compliance compliment compliments complaisant complaint complement completing completion compelling complexion complexity complicate complacent complicity compulsion complot complicated compilation complainant compline complain complete conflict complect complication complaintive complacently compulsivity complemental complicating complaisance complexly complying completed compel comply complainer complexify completely compulsive complection complex complexness compile complaining conflicting |
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