Truckling (Noun)
Meaning
The act of obeying meanly (especially obeying in a humble manner or for unworthy reasons).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's truckling to the wealthy donors was widely criticized as a betrayal of the public's trust.
- Her colleagues accused her of truckling to the boss, always agreeing with him even when he was obviously wrong.
- The company's truckling to the environmental activists was seen as a PR stunt rather than a genuine commitment to sustainability.
- The students felt that the teacher was truckling to the school administration, sacrificing their education for the sake of maintaining order.
- Throughout history, the oppressed have often been forced into truckling to their oppressors, hiding their true feelings and desires.