Docile - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 20/05/2026

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4 letter answer(s) to docile

  1. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant; "compliant and anxious to suit his opinions of those of others"; "a fine fiery blast against meek conformity"- Orville Prescott; "she looked meek but had the heart of a lion"; "was submissive and subservient"
  2. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness; "meek and self-effacing"
  3. very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
  1. Small, round shield from the Philippines, used by Moro and Visayas tribes. Made from wood or rattan and around 24" in diameter.
  2. adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil"
  3. brought from wildness into a domesticated state; "tame animals"; "fields of tame blueberries"
  4. correct by punishment or discipline
  5. easily controlled
  6. flat and uninspiring
  7. make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans; "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"; "The wolf was tamed and evolved into the house dog"
  8. make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
  9. overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons"
  10. very docile; "tame obedience"; "meek as a mouse"- Langston Hughes
  11. very restrained or quiet; "a tame

Frequently asked questions about ‘Docile’

What's the best solution for Docile?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Docile is MEEK. Other possible answers include TAME.

How many solutions are there for Docile?

We have found 2 possible answers for the crossword clue Docile.

Which crosswords feature clues like Docile?

Clues like Docile often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent Inquisitor, The Guardian Prize, Daily Mail Mailword, Sunday People, The i Paper, among others.


Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Docile'

ClueAnswers
Break19
Submissive7
Timid7
Broken6
Humble6
Unexciting5
Gentle4
Pacific4
Subdued4
Domesticated3
Mild3
Not bold3
Break, in a way2
Busted2
Not wild2
Rein in2
Shrinking2
Barely risqu1
Biblical heirs, with "the1
Bring under control1
Broken in1
Broken, in a way1
Crack the whip at, maybe1
Cultivated part of flower, trimming both sides1
Domesticate1
Easily calmed1
Easily imposed upon1
Easy to manage1
Far from risqu1
Flat and uninspiring1
Gentle and submissive1
Gentle hint, a member assumes1
Gentle, submissive1
Hardly boisterous1
Hardly demanding1
Hardly racy1
Head of mouse leading to startled cry? That's timid1
Humbly patient1
Lacking spice1
Lacking thrills1
Like a lamb?1
Like a milquetoast1
Like kiddie rides1
Make gentle1
No longer wild1
Not electric1
Not exciting1
Not exciting; cooperative1
Not feral1
Overly docile1

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