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doormat

UK
/ˈdɔːmɑːt/
US
/ˈdɔrˌmæt/

Translations

doormatnoun
doormats
pl
UK
/ˈdɔːmɑːt/
US
/ˈdɔrˌmæt/
придверный коврик
She wiped her shoes on the doormat before entering the house.
Она вытерла обувь о придверный коврик перед тем, как войти в дом.
He felt like a doormat because everyone took advantage of his kindness.
Он чувствовал себя тряпкой, потому что все пользовались его добротой.
Additional translations
входной коврик
коврик для ног
Synonyms
rug
welcome mat
floor mat
entry mat
mat
doormatadjective
more doormat
Comp.
most doormat
Super.
UK
/ˈdɔː.mæt/
US
/ˈdɔr.mæt/
Used attributively to describe submissive or easily dominated behavior.
Synonyms
yielding
docile
amenable
acquiescent
spineless
weak-willed
submissive
meek
passive
servile
compliant
subservient
timid

Definitions

doormatnoun
A mat placed in front of a door for wiping the shoes before entering a building.
She wiped her feet on the doormat before stepping inside the house.
A person who is easily manipulated or dominated by others, often allowing themselves to be treated badly.
He was tired of being a doormat and decided to stand up for himself.
doormatadjective
Submissive; displaying a tendency to allow others to dominate or take advantage.
His doormat attitude made him a target for bullies.
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