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Pushover

usgb/ˈpʊʃəʊvər/Volume
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Used when someone gives in to pressure without much resistance. SlideShe agreed to work on her day off again, the team sees her as a pushover.
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Often implies weakness or lack of assertiveness. SlideHe can't say no to extra work; he's known as the office pushover.
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Highlights the ease at which a person can be manipulated. SlideDuring debates, her pushover nature means her points are often dismissed.