bowing
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bow
1verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
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bow
2noun
adjective
verb (used with or without object)
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2Related Words for bowing
nod, hunch, defer, kowtow, acquiesce, comply, yield, relent, bend, accept, surrender, succumb, capitulate, debase, incline, dip, cower, curve, stoop, crookExamples from the Web for bowing
Contemporary Examples of bowing
Whispering to himself and bowing, he touches his forehead to the ground.
Heart of Darkness: Into Afghanistan’s Taliban ValleyMatt Trevithick, Daniel Seckman
November 15, 2014
U.S. negotiators specifically stated they were not bowing in any way or form to Iranian rights in this matter.
A group of us huddled around a conference table in the White House, bowing our heads, tears flowing.
And he started off the talk by bowing to the crowd and asking for their prayers.
One might generously say that Simpson and Bowles are just bowing to the extant political reality.
Historical Examples of bowing
"I obey directions," he said, bowing respectfully to Mr. Roberts.
Ester Ried Yet SpeakingIsabella Alden
"I will never forget it again," said Benjamin, bowing his head.
Biographical StoriesNathaniel Hawthorne
The stranger was bowing very low, putting one hand up to his breast.
In the ValleyHarold Frederic
He rose and turned towards them, bowing, and Margaret saw that it was—d'Aguilar!
Fair MargaretH. Rider Haggard
Colonel Woodville waved his hand and Slade, bowing, withdrew.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler