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Synonyms of submissive

9 similar words · 7 opposite words

Another word for submissive is timid. Other synonyms of submissive are meek, docile, subservient, obedient and cowed. The opposite of submissive is rebellious.

Synonyms and similar words for submissive

nounOne who submits to a dominating partner in BDSM practices.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • biddable
  • docileYielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.
  • meekSubmissive, dispirited, cowed.
  • slavish
  • timidLacking in courage or confidence.
  • obedientWilling to comply with the commands, orders, or instructions of those in authority; biddable.
  • subservientObsequiously submissive.
  • cowedFrightened into submission.

Opposite of submissive

nounOne who submits to a dominating partner in BDSM practices.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of submissive

  1. adjective Meekly obedient or passive; obsequious.
  2. adjective Desiring or engaging in sexual submission.
  3. noun One who submits to a dominating partner in BDSM practices.

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Questions about synonyms of submissive

What is another word for submissive?
Submissive has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as timid, meek, docile, subservient, obedient and cowed.
What is the opposite of submissive?
The opposite of submissive is rebellious. Other antonyms of submissive are domineering.
What does submissive mean?
Submissive means meekly obedient or passive; obsequious.

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