Prostration

Pronunciation: /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/

Prostration (noun)

  1. a state of being extremely tired and unable to do anything
  2. the act of lying flat on the ground with your face down, often in respect or worship
  3. a state of complete submission or surrender to someone or something

Examples

  • After the marathon, she felt a deep prostration.
  • The workers experienced prostration after the long shift.

Common collocations: physical prostration, suffer from prostration, fall into prostration, remain in prostration, act of prostration

Synonyms of Prostration

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Prostration

  • describing energy and liveliness
  • describing the act of energizing