GENUFLECTS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word genuflects. (close relations)
Definition of GENUFLECTS
Best Alternative Words for GENUFLECTS
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| acknowledges | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of • report the receipt of • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • accept as legally binding and valid • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | ||||||||
| bows | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • front part of a vessel or aircraft • a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces • a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow • an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience • something curved in shape • a decorative interlacing of ribbons • a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments verb • bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head • play on a stringed instrument with a bow • yield to another's wish or opinion • bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting • bend one's back forward from the waist on down | ||||||||
| curtsies | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| kowtows | 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 | ||||||||
| prostrates | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • stretched out and lying at full length along the ground • lying face downward verb • get into a prostrate position, as in submission • render helpless or defenseless • throw down flat, as on the ground | ||||||||
| salaams | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation verb • greet with a salaam | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
