Groveling

C1 16+

Synonyms of groveling

Antonyms of groveling

Collocations of groveling

apology
Frequency: 70 %

After groveling for hours, he finally received her apology.

begging
Frequency: 60 %

She was tired of his constant groveling and begging for forgiveness.

pleading
Frequency: 50 %

His groveling and pleading fell on deaf ears as she remained unforgiving.

submissive
Frequency: 40 %

His groveling behavior made him appear submissive in front of his boss.

sycophantic
Frequency: 30 %

Her groveling and sycophantic attitude towards the celebrity was off-putting.

Idiomatic Expressions for groveling

  • Phrase: groveling apology
    Meaning: an apology that is excessively humble or submissive
    Usage: He offered a groveling apology after realizing his mistake.