doormat

/ˈduːrmæt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mat placed at the entrance of a building to wipe the feet clean before entering.

“You should wipe your shoes on the doormat before stepping inside.”

2. noun

A person who is submissive, obedient, or easily exploited.

“He was taken advantage of by his friends, and some consider him a doormat.”

3. verb

To treat someone as a doormat, often by exploiting or taking advantage of them.

“She felt doormatted by her boss and decided to look for a new job.”

Synonyms

  • mat
  • welcome mat

Antonyms

  • bully
  • tyrant