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slavish
Slavish (adj) means behaving like a slave, with no freedom or self-respect.
adj
1
Behaving like a slave, with no freedom or self-respect.
2
Copying something exactly, without any original thought.
"slavish observation of rules"
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What is the meaning of slavish?
"slavish" (adj) means behaving like a slave, with no freedom or self-respect.
What is another word for slavish?
Other words for "slavish" include submissive, subservient.
What is the opposite of slavish?
Opposites of "slavish" include free, independent.
What are the different meanings of slavish?
"slavish" has 2 main meanings: 1. Behaving like a slave, with no freedom or self-respect; 2. Copying something exactly, without any original thought.