Servility

Synonyms of servility

• compliance
• subservience
• obsequiousness

Antonyms of servility

• independence
• autonomy
• assertiveness

Collocations of servility

blind obedience

Frequency: 70 %

The dictator demanded blind obedience from his followers.

obsequious flattery

Frequency: 65 %

She showered him with obsequious flattery in hopes of gaining favor.

excessive flattery

Frequency: 60 %

Her excessive flattery towards the boss was seen as servility.

submissive behavior

Frequency: 50 %

His submissive behavior towards his superiors was unsettling.

mindless compliance

Frequency: 45 %

The employees showed mindless compliance to the new rules.

Idiomatic Expressions for servility

• Phrase: kowtow to someone
  Meaning: To show excessive respect or submission to someone in authority.
  Usage: The dictator demanded that all his subjects kowtow to him as a sign of loyalty and servility.