passive synonyms

passive

modif.

  1. Being acted upon

    receptive, stirred, influenced; see affected 1.

  2. Not active

    inactive, inert, lifeless; see idle 1, latent, motionless 1.

  3. Patient

    submissive, yielding, enduring, forbearing, quiet; see also patient 1, resigned.

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