Powerless

44 words & definitions

grovel verb
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
pander verb
To provide what someone wants or demands even though it is not proper, good, or reasonable.
scrounge verb
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
cog noun
A member of a large organization whose job makes them feel as if they are not important.
wimp noun
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
haggard adjective
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
hapless adjective
(especially of a person) unfortunate
docile adjective
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
craven adjective
Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly
feeble adjective
Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
meek adjective
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
weary adjective
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
downtrodden adjective
Oppressed or treated badly by people in power
plead verb
To make an emotional appeal
pauper noun
A very poor person
beggar noun
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
wimpy adjective
Fearful and lacking courage
underling noun
A person with a lower rank or status
beg verb
To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.
beleaguered adjective
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
capitulate verb
To give in or stop resisting something, often unwillingly.
desperate adjective
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.
enslaved adjective
Held in physical or psychological bondage or control.
fawning adjective
Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power.
kowtow verb
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
penniless adjective
Having no money at all; completely broke.
pushover noun
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
relent verb
To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.
scapegoat nounverb
noun
A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.
scapegoat nounverb
verb
To unfairly blame someone or something for problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings that are not their fault.
subservient adjective
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.
victim noun
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
vulnerable adjective
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
concede verb
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.
addict noun
A person who is physically or mentally dependent on a substance, especially drugs or alcohol.
inevitable adjective
Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
dependent adjective
Needing the support of something or someone in order to survive or succeed.
migrant noun
A person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work.
fugitive noun
A person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest or persecution.
shorthanded adjective
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
defenseless adjective
Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.
destitute adjective
poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.
lowly adjective
Low in status or importance;.
mortal adjective
Unable to continue living for ever.