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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grovel

grouse whortleberry
grousing
grout
grouted
grouter
grouters
groutier
groutiest
grouting
groutings
grouts
grouty
grove
grove
groved
grovel (current term)
groveled
groveler
grovelers
groveless
groveling
grovelingly
grovelled
groveller
grovellers
grovelling
grovels
Grover's disease
Grover Cleveland
Groves

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