genuflection

• Ação de ajoelhar-se ou dobrar um ou ambos os joelhos, especialmente como gesto de adoração, reverência ou profundo respeito.

A noun referring to the act of bending one or both knees as a gesture of worship, reverence, or deep respect.

1. Act of kneeling in reverenceC1formal

   The act of bending one or both knees as a sign of respect, worship, or submission, especially in a religious context.

   Genuflexão

   • The congregation performed a genuflection before the altar.
   • His deep genuflection showed his profound reverence.
   • In some traditions, a genuflection is made when entering a church.

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