BOW Synonyms
There are 43 hypernyms of the word bow. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BOW
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arc | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • a continuous portion of a circle • something curved in shape verb • form an arch or curve | ||||||||
bend | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a town in central Oregon at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range • a circular segment of a curve • movement that causes the formation of a curve • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) • an angular or rounded shape made by folding • diagonal line traversing a shield from the upper right corner to the lower left verb • form a curve • change direction • cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest • bend a joint | ||||||||
stoop | verbv | |||||||
noun • an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward • basin for holy water • small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house verb • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way • descend swiftly, as if on prey • sag, bend, bend over or down • carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward | ||||||||
bob | nounn | |||||||
noun • a former monetary unit in Great Britain • a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around • a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism • a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string • a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line • a short or shortened tail of certain animals • a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) verb • move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement • ride a bobsled • remove or shorten the tail of an animal • make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect • cut hair in the style of a bob | ||||||||
curtsy | verbv | |||||||
noun • bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women verb • bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting • make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect | ||||||||
dip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a depression in an otherwise level surface • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places • tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped • a brief immersion • a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity • a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow • a brief swim in water • a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms verb • immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate • dip into a liquid while eating • go down momentarily • stain an object by immersing it in a liquid • take a small amount from • switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam • lower briefly • appear to move downward • slope downwards • dip into a liquid • place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax • immerse in a disinfectant solution • plunge (one's hand or a receptacle) into a container • scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface | ||||||||
genuflect | verbv | |||||||
verb • bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner | ||||||||
incline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elevated geological formation • an inclined surface connecting two levels verb • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well • lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow • be at an angle • feel favorably disposed or willing • make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief | ||||||||
kowtow | verbv | |||||||
noun • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||||||||
nod | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sign of assent or salutation or command • the act of nodding the head verb • express or signify by nodding • lower and raise the head, as to indicate assent or agreement or confirmation • let the head fall forward through drowsiness • sway gently back and forth, as in a nodding motion • be almost asleep | ||||||||
reverence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • a reverent mental attitude • an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) verb • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
salaam | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation verb • greet with a salaam | ||||||||
scrape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of | ||||||||
submissively | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • in a servile manner | ||||||||
prow | nounn | |||||||
noun • front part of a vessel or aircraft | ||||||||
accede | verbv | |||||||
verb • yield to another's wish or opinion • take on duties or office • to agree or express agreement | ||||||||
bowing | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
noun • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument adjective satellite • showing an excessively deferential manner | ||||||||
bowknot | nounn | |||||||
noun • a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces | ||||||||
crouch | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of bending low with the limbs close to the body verb • bend one's back forward from the waist on down • sit on one's heels | ||||||||
curve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes • a line on a graph representing data • a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter • the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface • curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • extend in curves and turns • form an arch or curve • bend or cause to bend • form a curl, curve, or kink | ||||||||