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Subservience

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The state of being subservient..

Example Sentences

But bureaucracy, the lack of an obvious champion and the reluctance of the DfT to commit to anything because of its subservience to the Treasury all make life difficult for the group.

Synonyms for subservience

servilityobsequiousnesssubservientness

Antonyms for subservience

Related Words

subservientnessservilityobsequiousnesssubmissivenesssubjectionsubordinationsubjugationsubmissionenslavementbondageservitudecomplaisanceleniencyconveniencecomplacencyoppressionindulgencesubserviencyserviencesubmissness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does subservience mean?

Subservience means The state of being subservient..

What is a synonym for subservience?

Common synonyms include servility, obsequiousness, subservientness.

What is the opposite of subservience?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use subservience in a sentence?

But bureaucracy, the lack of an obvious champion and the reluctance of the DfT to commit to anything because of its subservience to the Treasury all make life difficult for the group.

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