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grovel Definition and Meaning in English (grovel definition)

verb
Synonyms:fawnkowtowcringe
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Grovel definition: To lie or crawl on the ground in a submissive or fearful manner, often showing extreme humility.

Definitions of Grovel

  1. 1verb

    To lie or crawl on the ground in a submissive or fearful manner, often showing extreme humility.

  2. 2verb

    To act in an excessively humble or servile way, especially to gain favor or forgiveness.

Example Sentences

formal

“He had to grovel before the king to beg for mercy.”

business

“She refused to grovel for a promotion she felt she deserved.”

casual

“The dog would grovel at his master's feet whenever it had done something wrong.”

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Antonyms

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensegroveled
present participlegroveling
agent noungroveller

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Grovel definition: To lie or crawl on the ground in a submissive or fearful manner, often showing extreme humility.
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'Grovel' translates to 'grovel' in English. Grovel definition: To lie or crawl on the ground in a submissive or fearful manner, often showing extreme humility.
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