PASSIVE

• (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", "`The ball was thrown' is an abbreviated passive"

  synonyms : passive voice

• (adj.) lacking in energy or will

  "Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself"

  synonyms : inactive

• (adj.) expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

  "academics seem to favor passive sentences"

• (adj.) peacefully resistant in response to injustice

  "passive resistance"

  synonyms : peaceful

  Gandhi ji's passive resistance won the favor of millions. -added by naila_inlas

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