# compliant vs compliment

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### compliant
*adjective · IPA /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ · frequency rank #16,668*
Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.

### compliment
*noun · IPA /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ · frequency rank #8,132*
An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

## Source
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