🙏grovel

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

Example Expressions

grovel at someone's feet

Synonyms

beg, plead, fawn, flatter, cringe

Antonyms

defy, resist, oppose

Collocations

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