grovel

Definition

  • verb: to kneel, lie, or crawl on the ground
  • verb: to creep with the face to the ground
  • synonyms: crawl, creep, cringe

Examples

  • He had to 'grovel' to get her to accept his apology.

  • He made a 'groveling' apology to his girlfriend.

  • The peasants 'groveled' before the king.

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