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wormlike

UK
/ˈwɜːmlaɪk/
US
/ˈwɜrmˌlaɪk/
wormlikeadjective
more wormlike
Comp.
most wormlike
Super.
UK
/ˈwɜːmlaɪk/
US
/ˈwɜrmˌlaɪk/
Translations
servileAu sens figuré, pour une attitude ou une obéissance méprisablement soumise.
His wormlike obedience to the dictator sickened everyone.
Son obéissance servile au dictateur écœurait tout le monde.
The wormlike roots of the plant spread out in all directions underground.
Les racines vermiformes de la plante s’étendaient dans toutes les directions sous terre.
Definitions
Resembling or characteristic of a worm in shape or movement.
The wormlike roots of the plant spread out in all directions underground.
Displaying abject submissiveness or contemptible cowardice.
His wormlike obedience to the dictator sickened everyone.
Synonyms
serpentine
meandering
sinuous
slithery
snakelike
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