grovel

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Humilhar-se

   • 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.

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2. Lie or crawl on the groundB2formal

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

   Rastejar de barriga no chão

   • 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.

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