Grovel
/ˈɡrɒvəl/
Definitions
- (v.) To abase oneself or act in an excessively humble or submissive manner, often to gain favor or avoid punishment, relevant in contexts of coercion or power imbalance.
The defendant seemed to grovel before the judge in hopes of a lighter sentence.
Forms
- grovel
- grovels
- groveled
- groveling
- grovelling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'grovel' often implies a dynamic of power or control, useful in assessing behavior under duress or in negotiation settings.
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