SERVILITY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word servility. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SERVILITY
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obsequiousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • abject or cringing submissiveness | ||||||||
subservience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan • in a subservient state • abject or cringing submissiveness | ||||||||
acquiescence | nounn | |||||||
noun • acceptance without protest • agreement with a statement or proposal to do something | ||||||||
compliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • acting according to certain accepted standards • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others • the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another | ||||||||
deference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • courteous regard for people's feelings • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
humility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride • a humble feeling | ||||||||
meekness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness • a disposition to be patient and long suffering | ||||||||
sycophancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • fawning obsequiousness | ||||||||
abjectness | nounn | |||||||
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