as in cowards
a person without strength of character
a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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Recent Examples of doormats
This goes beyond colorful containers and cute doormats.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doormats
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But Democrats look like cowards for fleeing the state.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
7 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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“Doormats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormats. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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