submissive Definition
sub·mis·sive (səb mis′iv)
submissive Related Forms
sub·mis′·sively adverb
sub·mis′·sive·ness noun
submissive Synonyms
submissive Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
make: In addition to sterility, fluoride would also, after a period of time, make an individual more submissive.
Modifies a noun
- attitude: I might take a submissive attitude with respect to an idea.
- behavior: Your dog should regard you as ' pack leader ' and should display submissive behavior toward you and your family.
- woman: Victims and abusers are often seen as submissive women and large domineering men but this simply isn't the case.
- role: We come then into a submissive role in terms of the cause of Christ at the point of salvation.
- urination: It can be used for the runt who is being pushed out and for submissive urination and fear of dogs.
Modifying Another Word
- totally: That if one is totally submissive and surrendered to his will then peace and harmony will be contingent.
- too: At the hearing do not be aggressive, hostile or on the other hand too submissive.
- very: However in very threatening situations like the vet's consulting room they are usually very submissive.
- not: And what can be done with a people who are their own masters if they are not submissive to the Deity?
- naturally: The author appears to have a sincere belief that woman are naturally submissive to men and would be far happier as slaves.
- sexually: A single, dominant male seeks a deviant, decadent sexually submissive female for discreet meets.
Used with adjective complement
become: Their only alternative is to become submissive, to give in or they will never walk out of that place.
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