Slavishness

noun

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Noun

1
The state or quality of being slavish. uncountable, usually
"Her slavishness came from fear, not respect—she was afraid to disappoint anyone."

Synonyms

baseness meanness peonage serfdom servility slavery

Example

"Her slavishness came from fear, not respect—she was afraid to disappoint anyone."

Etymology

From slavish + -ness.

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