grovel

A verb used to describe the act of lying face down in a humble or submissive position, or behaving in a servile, obsequious manner to gain favor.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания действия лежания лицом вниз в унизительной или покорной позе, или поведения в раболепной, угодливой манере для получения расположения.esVerbo que describe el acto de postrarse boca abajo en una posición humillante o sumisa, o de comportarse de manera servil y aduladora para ganarse el favor de alguien.frVerbe décrivant le fait de s'allonger face contre terre dans une posture humiliante ou soumise, ou de se comporter de manière servile et obséquieuse pour obtenir la faveur de quelqu'un.deSich demütig oder unterwürfig verhalten, um jemandes Gunst zu gewinnen; auch: in einer erniedrigenden, kriecherischen Haltung am Boden liegen.ptVerbo usado para descrever a ação de se deitar de bruços em uma posição humilhante ou submissa, ou de se comportar de maneira servil e bajuladora para conquistar o favor de alguém.zh动词，指以卑躬屈膝、低三下四的姿态趴伏在地，或指为了讨好他人而表现出谄媚、奴颜婢膝的行为。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف الانبطاح على الوجه في وضع مُذلّ أو خاضع، أو التصرف بنذالة وتذلل وتَمَلُّق لكسب رضا الآخرين.

1. Act submissively B2 formal

   To behave in a very humble or submissive way, often to gain forgiveness or favor.

   • He groveled at her feet, begging for another chance.
   • The politician groveled before the committee to avoid scandal.
   • She refused to grovel for a promotion she deserved.

   ruУнижатьсяesarrastrarsefrS'humilier servilementdeSich unterwürfig verhaltenptHumilhar-sezh卑躬屈膝arالتذلل

   Synonyme: cowercrawlcreepcringefawnkowtowsuck uptoady

   Antonyme: commandconfrontdefydominate

2. Lie or crawl on the ground B2 formal

   To lie or crawl face down on the ground, often in fear or submission.

   • The soldier groveled in the mud to avoid enemy fire.
   • He groveled on the floor, searching for his lost contact lens.
   • The dog groveled before its owner after breaking the vase.

   ruПолзать на животеesPostrarse en el suelofrSe prosterner à terredeAuf dem Boden kriechenptRastejar de barriga no chãozh匍匐在地arالزحف على البطن

   Synonyme: crawlcreepprostrate

• groveled past participle
• grovelled past participle
• groveled past simple
• grovelled past simple
• groveling present participle
• grovelling present participle
• grovels third person singular