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servility

[sur-vil-i-tee] / ˌsɜrˈvɪl ɪ ti /


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By arming her mammies with revolvers, rifles and bullets, Saar turned a symbol of servility into one of militancy and power.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

But his comments during his interview with Hannity suggest that the toadying and servility Pence engaged in nearly every day as Trump’s vice president are difficult to shake.

From Washington Post Oct. 6, 2021

They don’t like the rough way the Stork treats Balram, whose practiced servility makes them a little uncomfortable.

From New York Times Jan. 21, 2021

What level of friendliness, of servility are you expecting from restaurant staff?

From Salon Jul. 25, 2020

The man's servility disgusted him, and so did his cheese-white hands with their dirty nails, and the stained teeth he revealed in his constant grin.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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