submission
nounThe act of yielding to another's authority or control.
Yielding to authority
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adjectiveShowing extreme submission, loss of self-respect, or hopelessness.
Extremely submissive
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acquiescence
nounAcceptance without active objection, often despite reservations.
cringe
verbTo shrink back in fear or discomfort, or behave with excessive submission.
Shrink back
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