grovel

[US]/ˈɡrɒvl/
[UK]/ˈɡrɑːvl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to lie or move on the ground with one's face downwards as a sign of respect or submission.

Phrases & Collocations

grovel for forgiveness

grovel for mercy

grovel for attention

Example Sentences

grovel at the feet of one's conqueror

everyone expected me to grovel with gratitude.

Don’t grovel—stick up for yourself!

He had to grovel to his boss for forgiveness.

She refused to grovel for a promotion.

The politician was caught groveling for votes.

I won't grovel to anyone for a favor.

He groveled in front of the king to beg for mercy.

The employee had to grovel to keep his job.

She refused to grovel to her demanding clients.

The celebrity was caught groveling to the paparazzi.

He would rather quit than grovel for a promotion.

She had to grovel to her in-laws to mend their relationship.

Real-world Examples

But you made him grovel for affection.

Source: The Big Bang Theory (Video Version) Season 6

Though Seungri denies the allegations, he nevertheless made a grovelling public apology.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

That's why you're going to grovel at her feet and beg forgiveness.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 1

Well, I'm still not sure. You know what might help? If you groveled.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

It was time for her to grovel.

Source: Minecraft: The Dragon

Save it for Joffrey. He loves a good grovel.

Source: Game of Thrones Season 2

No grovelling jealousy was in her heart.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 1)

I mean, Penny, you've always known how this man has felt about you, but you made him grovel for affection.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 6

Do you see those grovelling and wandering eyes?

Source: Great Expectations (Original Version)

Moreover, as she grovelled, she moved imperceptibly nearer to her objective.

Source: Hidden danger

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