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SERVILE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word servile. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word servile. (close relations)
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abject
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of the most contemptible kind

• most unfortunate or miserable

• showing utter resignation or hopelessness

• showing humiliation or submissiveness

compliant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined to comply

deferential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing deference

docile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

adjective satellite

• ready and willing to be taught

• easily handled or managed

dutiful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

fawning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

groveling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• totally submissive

humble
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

adjective satellite

• low or inferior in station or quality

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

verb

• cause to be unpretentious

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

malleable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• easily influenced

• capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

meek
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

obedient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

obsequious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner

submissive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

adjective satellite

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

subservient
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• compliant and obedient to authority

• serving or acting as a means or aid

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

sycophantic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

tractable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)

adjective satellite

• responsive to suggestions and influences

toadying
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Alternatives for ABJECT

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