Docile and Deferential

Docile adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.

Deferential is a synonym for docile in prostrate topic. In some cases you can use "Deferential" instead an adjective "Docile", when it comes to topics like compliant, obedient.

Nearby Word: docility

Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Docile is a synonym for deferential in obedient topic. You can use "Docile" instead an adjective "Deferential", if it concerns topics such as prostrate.

Nearby Words: deference, deferentially, deferent