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submissive

adj sub·mis·sive \səb-ˈmis-iv\

Medical Definition of SUBMISSIVE

:  characterized by tendencies to yield to the will or authority of others <bullying usually involves a stronger, more dominant personality coercing a weaker, more submissive personality—S. W. Twemlow et al>
sub·mis·sive·ness noun

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