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COMPLIANT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Inclined to comply

Example:

children compliant with the parental will

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

amenable; conformable (disposed or willing to conform)

lamblike (like a lamb in meekness and gentleness)

nonresistant (not resistant)

Also:

manageable (capable of being managed or controlled)

obedient (dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority)

manipulable; tractable (easily managed (controlled or taught or molded))

willing (disposed or inclined toward)

Antonym:

defiant (boldly resisting authority or an opposing force)

Derivation:

compliance; compliancy (a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others)

comply (act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes)

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