Definition of Pliant
easily manipulated or controlled by people
Examples of Pliant in a sentence
When the slaves were not pliant, their owners would punish them. 🔊
The bossy man wanted a pliant wife who would obey his every command. 🔊
As soon as the captors tried to get information from the soldier, they realized he was not a pliant man who would betray his country. 🔊
The dog was far from pliant and never obeyed his owner’s commands. 🔊
Because Jason is too pliant, he often loans money to people who will never repay him. 🔊
When George refused to be pliant and follow instructions, he earned a reprimand from his commanding officer. 🔊
To the con artist, the perfect target is an individual who is pliant enough to be easily led. 🔊
People often take advantage of my mentally challenged brother because he is so pliant. 🔊
Since Leslie is pliant and easily distracted, she was not accepted into the company’s leadership program. 🔊
The pliant little girl traded her paper money for her older brother’s coins. 🔊
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