grovel

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(grov-el) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. 1. to humble oneself or act in an abject manner as in great fear or utter servility; 2 to lie or crawl with the face downward and the body prostrate

Example Sentence

The dog began to grovel out of fear.

Synonyms

beg; beg for mercy; beseech

Antonyms

boast

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Rhymes

  • covell
  • covill
  • grovel
  • novel
  • scovell
  • scovill