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docile in English:

1. easily handled or managed easily handled or managed



English word "docile"(easily handled or managed) occurs in sets:

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2. ready to accept ready to accept



3. behaves very gently



English word "docile"(behaves very gently) occurs in sets:

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4. obedient


Children aren't naturally obedient any more than they're naturally well mannered.
The kids were obedient even though they didn't get what they wanted
If you're not obedient to your wife, she'll throw you out.
Children should be obedient.
The idea that Japanese women are submissive and always obedient to their husbands is a lie.
All things are obedient to money.
Mme Magloire, an obedient servant, left the room without protest.
You are an obedient daughter, Kate
DO YOU sometimes find it hard to be obedient?
Police dogs are very obedient and do exactly what they are told.
Students are expected to be quiet and obedient in the classroom.
I know that Lily is obedient. She always does what her parents and teachers tell her to.
The children stood in a little group disciplined, and obedient.
if the children not obedient and do not carry out their parents' orders, they are punished even for minor offences.
Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.

English word "docile"(obedient) occurs in sets:

Idioms and adjectives

5. quiet and easy to influence or control