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Meaning
Adj
●
Ready to
accept
instruction
or
direction
;
obedient
; subservient.
●
Yielding to control or
supervision
,
direction
, or management.
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Wiktionary
Origin
docile
English
docilis
Latin
doceo
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Amenable
Compliant
Teachable
Malleable
Meek
Submissive
Tractable
Manageable
Biddable
Docile
Passive
Pliant
Yielding
Obedient
Disciplinable
Antonyms
Perverse
Defiant
Rebellious
Wilful
Dominant
Related
Timid
Submissive
Placid
Cuddly
Pliable
Humble
Aggressive
Affectionate
Gentle
Servile
Talkative
Shy
Sociable
Tame
Stoic
Subservient
Gregarious
Peaceful
Intelligent
Demure
Domesticated
Helpless
Complacent
Emotionless
Compassionate
Calm
Vicious
Sympathetic
Fearless
Ignorant
Mischievous
Rambunctious
Benevolent
Unintelligent
Innocent
Rebellious
Feminine
Lazy
Dutiful
Cowed
Quiet
Studious
Acquiescent
Brave
Clingy
Territorial
Feisty
Unthreatening
Assertive
Loyal
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