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Grovel Fawn Crossword Clue

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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

43%6 To fawn or grovel before someone
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43%5 To grovel or fawn upon another
noun

• An abject, cowardly person who submits tamely to others.

verb

• To submit tamely to others.

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