
Subservience
Not Always Negative
Subservience isn't always bad; it can show respect in certain cultures or contexts.
In a traditional ceremony, her subservience to the elders was appreciated.
Power Dynamics
Subservience often reflects a power difference where one person feels lower.
The employee's subservience to the boss made dialogue difficult.
Not Servitude
Don't confuse subservience with servitude, which is a condition of being a slave.
Despite her subservience, she was an employee, not a servant.
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AcquiescenceComplianceConformityDependenceDocilityMeekObedienceServility
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