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hangdog
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ingratiating(flattering, sycophantic, praising, obsequious)
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mealy-mouthed(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
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mean(inferior, compliant, submissive, obedient)
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parasitic(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
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prostrate(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
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recreant(weak, subservient, spineless, gutless)
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servile(inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
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slavish(inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
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sniveling(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
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submissive(weak, gentle, inferior, nervous)
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sycophantic(inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
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flattering(sycophantic, praising, obsequious)
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afraid(weak, soft, low, base)
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chicken-hearted(weak, subservient, spineless, gutless)
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cowhearted(weak, subservient, spineless, gutless)
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dancing(inferior, compliant, submissive, obedient)
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deferential(inferior, humble, compliant, submissive)
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fainthearted(weak, nervous, shy, fearful)
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frightened(weak, soft, low, base)
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