Definition of Grovel

1. Verb. Show submission or fear.

Exact synonyms: Cower, Crawl, Creep, Cringe, Fawn
Generic synonyms: Bend, Flex
Derivative terms: Coward, Crawler, Fawner, Groveler, Groveller

Definition of Grovel

1. v. i. To creep on the earth, or with the face to the ground; to lie prone, or move uneasily with the body prostrate on the earth; to lie flat on one's belly, expressive of abjectness; to crawl.

Definition of Grovel

1. Verb. To be prone on the ground. ¹

2. Verb. To crawl ¹

3. Verb. To abase oneself before another person. ¹

4. Verb. To be nice to someone or apologize in the hope of securing something. ¹

5. Verb. To take pleasure in mundane activities. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Grovel

1. to crawl in an abject manner [v -ELED, -ELING, -ELS or -ELLED, -ELLING, -ELS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grovel

grout
grouted
grouter
grouters
groutier
groutiest
grouting
groutings
groutite
groutlike
grouts
grouty
grove
grove snail
groved
grovel (current term)
groveled
groveler
grovelers
groveless
groveling
grovelingly
grovelled
groveller
grovellers
grovelling
grovels
groves
grovet
grovets

Literary usage of Grovel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Jupiter Lights: A Novel by Constance Fenimore Woolson (1889)
"Oh, you needn't be afraid, I shall defer to IKT, yield to her, grovel to her !" She bent her head and kissed the baby's curls. But her tone was so bitter ..."

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