pass.

Adjective

passive (comparative more passive, superlative most passive)

1. Being subjected to an action without producing a reaction.
2. Taking no action.
   • He remained passive during the protest.

   Synonyms:

   idle, inactive, abeyant, at rest, cessant, dormant, dull, fallow, hibernating, inert

   Antonyms:

   active, abuzz, agile, airy, alive, animate, animated, brisk, busy, busy as a bee

3. Being in the passive voice.
4. Being inactive and submissive in a relationship, especially in a sexual one.

   Synonyms:

   compliant, pliant, submissive, amenable, biddable, complaisant, controllable, docile, governable, indulgent

   Antonyms:

   aggressive, dominant

5. Not participating in management.
6. Without motive power.
   • a passive balloon

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