groveling

Describes behavior that is excessively humble or submissive, often to gain favor or forgiveness.

ruОписывает поведение, которое является чрезмерно смиренным или покорным, часто для получения расположения или прощения.esDescribe un comportamiento excesivamente humilde o sumiso, a menudo para ganarse el favor o el perdón de alguien; también puede referirse a alguien que se rebaja o adula de manera servil.frQualifie un comportement excessivement humble ou soumis, souvent adopté pour obtenir la faveur ou le pardon de quelqu'un.deBeschreibt ein Verhalten, das übermäßig unterwürfig oder demütig ist, oft um die Gunst oder Vergebung einer Person zu erlangen.ptDescreve um comportamento excessivamente submisso ou servil, muitas vezes para agradar alguém ou obter perdão. Pode indicar humilhação ou adulação exagerada.zh形容行为过度谦卑、顺从，常是为了讨好他人或求得原谅。arيصف سلوكًا يتسم بالذل المفرط والخضوع والتقرب لاسترضاء الآخرين أو نيل رضاهم أو مغفرتهم.

1. Totally submissive C1 formal

   Behaving in a way that shows complete submission, often by lying down or acting humbly, especially to gain favor or forgiveness.

   • He made a groveling apology to his boss after the mistake.
   • The dog gave a groveling look, hoping for a treat.
   • Her groveling attitude annoyed her colleagues.

   ruУниженныйesservil, rastrerofrservile, rampantdeUnterwürfigptSubmissozh卑躬屈膝arمتذلل

   Synonyms: abjectbootlickingcringingfawningobsequiousservileslavishsubservientsycophantic

   Antonyms: arrogantdefianthaughtyinsolentproudrebellious

• more groveling comparative form
• most groveling superlative form

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

   Synonyms: cowercrawlcreepcringefawnkowtowsuck uptoady

   Antonyms: 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

   Synonyms: crawlcreepprostrate

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