grovel
verb (used without object)
to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility.
grovelling
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present participleof grovel.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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a word derived from
grovel.
grovelverb (used without object)to humble oneself or act in an abject manner, as in great fear or utter servility.
Example Sentences
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"Trying to run around with your hand outstretched, grovelling, begging for money, is pointless," Putin said in a televised address to Russia's political, military and business elite.
From Reuters ● Feb. 21, 2023
But its immediate collapse ended hopes of those new sources of income and forced the Glazers and FSG to make grovelling apologies to fans.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 27, 2022
He told his mother at the time, who got a "grovelling apology" before it was "hushed up".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2022
This he said fatherly in his love, kissing my hands and grovelling at my feet; and with tears he named me, not daughter, but lady.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2019
“He’s harmless, mei baas,” Granny went on in the most grovelling of voices.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
