grovel
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grovels
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groveled
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grovelled
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groveling
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grovelling
grovels
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groveled
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grovelled
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groveling
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grovelling
Britannica Dictionary definition of GROVEL
[no object]
1
:
to kneel, lie, or crawl on the ground
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The peasants groveled before the king.
2
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to treat someone with too much respect or fear in a way that shows weakness in order to be forgiven or to gain approval or favor
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He had to grovel to get her to accept his apology.
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He made a groveling apology to his girlfriend.
