pliant synonyms

pliant

modif.

  1. Yielding under influence

    tractable, yielding, pliable; see docile, obedient 1, pliable 2.

  2. Yielding under physical pressure

    limber, supple, plastic, pliable; see flexible 1, pliable 1. See syn. study at pliable.

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