CEFR C1

subservience

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to the point of lacking independence or self-respect.

Examples

Her constant subservience to her boss made her colleagues uncomfortable.
He was criticized for his apparent subservience to the wealthy donors.

Synonyms: obedience, compliance, deference, servility

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subservience (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /səbˈsɜːrviəns/

Definition

The quality or state of being excessively willing to obey or serve others, often to the point of lacking independence or self-respect.

Examples

Her constant subservience to her boss made her colleagues uncomfortable.
He was criticized for his apparent subservience to the wealthy donors.
The novel explores themes of power and subservience in a patriarchal society.

How to Use subservience

subservience to (prepositional phrase): The state of being excessively willing to obey or serve a particular person or entity. — "His subservience to his father was evident in every decision he made."

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Antonyms of subservience

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