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How to pronounce doormat in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms weakling, wuss
Type of mortal, somebody, someone, soul, individual, person
Has types wimp, crybaby, namby-pamby, softie, softy, chicken
Type Words
Synonyms welcome mat
Type of mat

Examples of doormat

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They're one reason the Dolphins have gone from NFL doormat to AFC East champion.
From the orlandosentinel.com
So please ask yourself whether you're a doormat, or just seeing yourself as one.
From the sacbee.com
People under 40 were more likely to think of Boston as a doormat than a dynasty.
From the washingtonpost.com
I know what it is like to be a doormat and I started my change in november 2009.
From the blog.beliefnet.com
A confidential memo from inside the McInnis campaign showed up under my doormat.
From the denverpost.com
It is common to stick the heart to a window or place it in front of the doormat.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Facing the league's passing doormat, he should have his best performance to date.
From the sfgate.com
A letter lands on your doormat making you an offer that stops you in your tracks.
From the guardian.co.uk
So the Amnesty International newsletter lands on the doormat with a pleasing thud.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Weakling: a person who is physically weak and ineffectual
  • A mat placed outside an exterior door for wiping the shoes before entering
  • No Doubt is the self-titled debut studio album by the American third wave ska band No Doubt, released March 17, 1992 on Interscope Records. The album was originally recorded as an independent release, but was re-recorded after the band was signed to Interscope. ...
  • A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes; Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes
  • (Doormats) are a privileged lot, their cleansing shows they care!
  • N: One who submits meekly to domination or mistreatment by others.
  • Large fluke over 8lbs (some say double digit, but in my neck of the woods, a 8 pounder is real sweet)
  • Wear individual who is regularly insulted by others.