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May 25, 2012
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Synonyms for compliant

Adjective

1. compliant (vs. defiant), amenable, conformable, willing, lamblike, nonresistant, complying, obliging, yielding, manageable, obedient, tractable#1, manipulable, willing
usage: disposed or willing to comply; "children compliant with the parental will"
2. acquiescent, biddable, compliant, obedient (vs. disobedient)
usage: willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"; "a gentle and biddable soul"; "children compliant with the parental will"
3. compliant, soft (vs. hard)
usage: easily influenced or imposed on
4. compliant, meek, spiritless, submissive (vs. domineering)
usage: evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient"
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