Top synonyms for “passive”: inactive, passive voice, peaceful, hands-off, nonviolent, passiveness, passivity, resistless, and 2 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb“`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice”
- (adjective)lacking in energy or will“Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself”
- (adjective)expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb“academics seem to favor passive sentences”
- (adjective)peacefully resistant in response to injustice“passive resistance”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "passive"?
Common synonyms for "passive" include inactive, passive voice, peaceful, hands-off, nonviolent, passiveness. Our thesaurus lists 10 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "passive"?
Antonyms for "passive" include active. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "passive" mean?
the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb Example: "`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice"
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