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[ adjective ] involving slaves
Examples "Brown's attempt at servile insurrection" Used in print (John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)Following Day was Woodbury who spoke of his disapproval of Brown 's attempt at servile insurrection , his admiration of Brown 's character , and his opposition to slavery . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] pertaining to or involving slaves
Examples "the servile wars of Sicily" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
Examples "spoke in a servile tone" "the incurably servile housekeeper" "servile tasks such as floor scrubbing and barn work" Related terms |
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