Grovel
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɑːvəl/
Grovel (verb)
- To act in a very humble way to please someone or to ask for forgiveness.
- To move on hands and knees, often in a way that shows submission or weakness.
Examples
- One might grovel to gain forgiveness from someone they have wronged.
- A person may grovel to avoid being seen by others.
Common collocations: grovel for forgiveness, grovel at someone's feet, grovel on the ground