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(grov-el) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to lie or crawl on the ground in a low position.

Example Sentence

The dog began to grovel out of fear.

More Example Sentences

They saw him grovel in the dirt.

Synonyms

crawl; kneel; beg

Antonyms

stand; rise; tower

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Rhymes

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