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passive voice, passive

n. 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"; "`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive"

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passive

adj. expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb; "academics seem to favor passive sentences"

passive, inactive

adj. lacking in energy or will; "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"- George Meredith

passive, peaceful

adj. peacefully resistant in response to injustice; "passive resistance"

inert, sluggish, soggy, torpid

adj. slow and apathetic; "she was fat and inert"; "a sluggish worker"; "a mind grown torpid in old age"

acquiescent, biddable

adj. willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest; "too acquiescent to challenge authority"

compliant

adj. disposed or willing to comply; "children compliant with the parental will"

abeyant, dormant

adj. inactive but capable of becoming active; "her feelings of affection are dormant but easily awakened"

lifeless

adj. lacking animation or excitement or activity; "the party being dead we left early"; "it was a lifeless party until she arrived"

equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid

adj. not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays"

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active voice, active

n. the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is performing the action or causing the happening denoted by the verb; "`The boy threw the ball' uses the active voice"

active

adj. expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor: "Hemingway favors active constructions"

active

adj. disposed to take action or effectuate change; "a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations"; "an active antagonism"; "he was active in drawing attention to their grievances"

violent

adj. acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity; "a violent attack"; "a violent person"; "violent feelings"; "a violent rage"; "felt a violent dislike"

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