as in coward
a person without strength of character a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands

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Recent Examples of doormat Had George played hardball and lost Sanders, CU would have stopped selling Coach Prime sweatshirts and started starring in infomercials for doormats. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025 TikToks garnering over a million views offer ample everyday inspiration, showcasing wicker baskets, woven doormats, faux wreaths that look deceptively fresh, and warm lighting. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 For more small-space styling solutions, read on for whimsical topiaries, spring doormats, a streamlined spin on the trendy egg chair, and more. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025 Longoria's arrival at the major league level coincided with the Rays' ascent from an American League East doormat to a team that regularly participated in the postseason. Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for doormat
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Noun
  • Today’s Republican Party is a bunch of weak, spineless cowards who cower in obedient terror at Trump’s feet.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
  • Now, all of these cowards that were too scared to give us a chance [want to work with us] because there’s no risk involved anymore.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Uso went for a Suicide Dive, but reed threw a chair in Jey’s face for the disqualification.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Bodycam footage, shared by CBS affiliate WBZ, shows police pushing through dense reeds to approach the shirtless man, who the outlet reports is a 19-year-old.
    Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025

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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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