Submissive
Submissive adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.
Weak and submissive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weak" instead an adjective "Submissive".
Nearby Words: submission, submissively
Weak
Weak adjective - Lacking strength of will or character.
Usage example: the opinion that overweight people are just weak individuals who easily give in to temptation
Submissive and weak are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Submissive" instead an adjective "Weak".
Both words in one sentence
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Beware the Nice Ones: Snive may seem submissive and weak, but don't forget that part of his duties to Krel include(d) bodyguard.
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He's initially weak and submissive (which is discussed when he talks to Kenny), but he eventually musters the courage to break up with Saddam for good and kill him.
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She'll have to realize, though, that kind and peaceful ones are not necessarily weak and submissive... FaceHeel Turn: Peter Robes and Derek Sagan, both in the backstory.
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