grovel

• Verbe 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.

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.

1. Act submissivelyB2formal

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

   S'humilier servilement

   • 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.

   Synonymescowercrawlcreepcringefawnkowtowsuck uptoady

   Antonymescommandconfrontdefydominate

2. Lie or crawl on the groundB2formal

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

   Se prosterner à terre

   • 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.

   Synonymescrawlcreepprostrate