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grovel

verb

/ˈɡrʌvəl/

Meaning

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

grovel at someone's feet

beg, plead, fawn, flatter, cringe

defy, resist, oppose

grovel before, grovel at feet, grovel for mercy, grovel apology

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

to push firmly against something; to apply pressure

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

to look at something with a fixed gaze

to possess, own, or hold