groveling

• Qualifie un comportement excessivement humble ou soumis, souvent adopté pour obtenir la faveur ou le pardon de quelqu'un.

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

1. Totally submissiveC1formal

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

   servile, rampant

   • 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.

   Synonymesabjectbootlickingcringingfawningobsequiousservileslavishsubservientsycophantic

   Antonymesarrogantdefianthaughtyinsolentproudrebellious

• 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