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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈplaɪənt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈplaɪənt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(plī′ənt)

pliant
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Sense: Yielding under influence

Synonyms:

tractable, yielding, pliable, docile, obedient, acquiescent, willing Collocations, flexible Collocations

Sense: Yielding under physical pressure

Synonyms:

limber, supple Collocations, plastic Collocations, pliable, flexible Collocations, malleable, ductile

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