Pronunciation: /səbˈsɜrviəns/
noun the state of being subordinate or obedient
A1 The dog showed subservience to its owner by wagging its tail.
A2 In some cultures, there is a strong emphasis on subservience to authority figures.
B1 The company's policy of subservience to its shareholders led to unethical decision-making.
B2 The politician's subservience to the wealthy donors was evident in his policies.
C1 The king expected complete subservience from his subjects, leading to unrest in the kingdom.
C2 The cult leader's followers showed blind subservience, even in the face of dangerous situations.
adjective subservient
A1 She showed subservience to her boss by always agreeing with everything he said.
A2 The dog's subservience to its owner was evident in the way it followed every command.
B1 The country's subservience to foreign powers was a topic of much debate among politicians.
B2 The employee's subservience to the company's policies often hindered their ability to think creatively.
C1 The government's subservience to corporate interests raised concerns among the general population.
C2 The artist refused to show subservience to the critics, choosing instead to follow their own vision.
formal The servant's subservience to his master was evident in the way he followed orders without question.
informal She resented the subservience expected of her at the job.
slang I'm not about to show subservience to anyone, no way.
figurative The company's subservience to profit over ethics led to its downfall.
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