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CURTSYING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word curtsying. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word curtsying. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CURTSYING

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bending
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• movement that causes the formation of a curve

• the property of being bent or deflected

• the act of bending something

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

inclining
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• the act of inclining; bending forward

nodding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having branches or flower heads that bend downward

genuflecting
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

kowtowing
verb, nounv, n
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

salaaming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation

verb

• greet with a salaam

curtsey
verb, nounv, n
noun

• bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women

verb

• bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting

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

Best Hypernyms For CURTSYING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for curtsying, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bow gesture greet motion recognise recognize reverence

Alternatives for BENDING

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