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Synonyms for passive voice

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passive

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    The form of a transitive verb in which its subject receives the action.

    The passive voice is sometimes criticized for de-emphasizing the actor.

Example sentences

  • passive Passive smokers are the victims of active smokers.

By length

7 letters
passive2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (passive2 = 2 syllables).