41 entries under submissive topic. ×

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grovelling(noun, verb, adjective, mean)
16
obsequious(adjective, mean, inferior, compliant)
10
fawning(noun, verb, adjective, mean, inferior)
10
groveling(verb, adjective, humble, compliant)
10
servile(adjective, inferior, humble, compliant)
8
abject(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
8
slavish(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
8
subservient(adjective, mean, humble, compliant)
8
toadying(noun, adjective, mean, flattering)
6
sycophantic(adjective, mean, inferior, humble, compliant)
5
beggarly(mean, servility, flattering, subservient)
5
compliant(adjective, humble, docile, obedient)
5
cowering(verb, adjective, inferior, humble, compliant)
5
deferential(adjective, inferior, humble, compliant)
5
menial(adjective, inferior, compliant, obedient)
5
pleasant
4
base(adjective, mean, servility, subservient)
4
low(adjective, mean, subservient, sycophantic)
4
mean(adjective, inferior, compliant, obedient)
4
respectful
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