as in coward
a person without strength of character
a doormat who always gave in to his father's demands
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In addition to being functional, the doormat also features a classic design that is perfect for the holiday season.
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
The Lions, long the doormat in the division, are rolling with a league-high 11-game winning streak, having already clinched their third consecutive winning season under Dan Campbell.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
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—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
This Peanuts doormat is an easy and not-too-scary way to add a touch of Halloween to your doorway.
—Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
The Lions, long the doormat in the division, are rolling with a league-high 11-game winning streak, having already clinched their third consecutive winning season under Dan Campbell.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Shop large area rugs, festive doormats and everything in between!
Shop Ruggable deals
15.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
This Peanuts doormat is an easy and not-too-scary way to add a touch of Halloween to your doorway.
—Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for doormat
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“Doormat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doormat. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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