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meek
(m/i/k )

adjective (a)

  • Mild of temper; not easily provoked or orritated; patient under injuries; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness(adj.all)
    Example:
    Meek and self-effacing.
    Synonym:
    mild, modest
    source: wordnet30
  • very docile(adj.all)
    Example:
    Meek as a mouse.
    Synonym:
    tame
    source: wordnet30
  • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant(adj.all)
    Example:
    A fine fiery blast against meek conformity.
    She looked meek but had the heart of a lion.
    Synonym:
    spiritless
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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