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
Of course, seasonal wreaths, doormats, outdoor lighting, and a fresh coat of paint on the front door are great places to start — but no outdoor space is complete without plants.
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 July 2025
In the end, what started as a petty doormat rivalry has turned into something much more joyful.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The softball program at University High has been a doormat for years, but this season there will be a welcome mat in front of one of the dugouts in the CIF Southern Section championships.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
Or, check out some similarly popular weather-proof doormat options below.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 July 2025
In the end, what started as a petty doormat rivalry has turned into something much more joyful.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The softball program at University High has been a doormat for years, but this season there will be a welcome mat in front of one of the dugouts in the CIF Southern Section championships.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 25 May 2025
Or, check out some similarly popular weather-proof doormat options below.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormat
Noun
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So this coward had to fire from outside of the church, through the church windows and into the church.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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According to Boxing called Davis a coward for his decision.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The reeds once blocked the view of the Grand Calumet from the dune and swale, but on the southern side of that section of the river, most have been removed.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Given that reeds can be seen as public infrastructure that can protect the entire coast, taxpayer funding is another option.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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