grovelling

• Описывает поведение, которое является чрезмерно смиренным или покорным, часто для получения расположения или прощения.

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

1. Totally submissiveB2informal

   Showing excessive humility or servility; completely submissive.

   Униженный

   • He made a grovelling apology after the mistake.
   • Her grovelling behavior embarrassed everyone in the room.
   • The employee offered a grovelling explanation for his delay.
   • They expected grovelling gratitude, but she remained calm.

   Синонимыabjectbootlickingcringingfawningobsequiousservileslavishsubservientsycophantic

   Антонимыarrogantdomineeringhaughtyimperiouslordlyoverbearingproudsupercilious

• Глагол, используемый для описания действия лежания лицом вниз в унизительной или покорной позе, или поведения в раболепной, угодливой манере для получения расположения.

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.

   Унижаться

   • 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.

   Синонимыcowercrawlcreepcringefawnkowtowsuck uptoady

   Антонимыcommandconfrontdefydominate

2. Lie or crawl on the groundB2formal

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

   Ползать на животе

   • 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.

   Синонимыcrawlcreepprostrate