passive - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb

Synonyms

• passive
• passive voice

More generic

• voice

Adjective

lacking in energy or will

Synonyms

• inactive
• passive

Related

• hands-off
• resistless
• supine
• unresisting

Opposite / Antonyms

• active

Adjective

expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

Synonyms

• passive

Opposite / Antonyms

• active

Adjective

peacefully resistant in response to injustice

Synonyms

• passive
• peaceful

Related

• nonviolent

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