doormat

/ˈdɔːˌmæt/noun

Elementary

A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes.

Someone who is overly submissive to others' wishes.

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bootlicker simp

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

bobcat tomcat acrobat copycat wildcat pussycat farhat format kitcat wombat

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dab dac dad dae dah dai dak dal dam dan

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all aud daw aug aul dog bot caw cor cos

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Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

dom ltd mud dime mada made modi dummy demand domino

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