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passive
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Sense: Being acted upon

Synonyms:

receptive, influenced, affected , subject , deferential

Sense: Not active

Synonyms:

inactive, inert, lifeless, idle , motionless, out of it, quiescent

Sense: Patient

Synonyms:

submissive, yielding, enduring , forbearing, quiet , patient , resigned, acquiescent, humble , detached

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