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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 think that something is true; to have faith in

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).