verb
to behave in a servile or demeaning manner, typically in order to gain favor or forgiveness
adjective
characterized by behaving in a servile or demeaning manner
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The employee was seen grovelling to the boss in hopes of receiving a promotion.
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I can't believe he was grovelling for forgiveness after the argument.
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Stop grovelling, it's embarrassing.
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The politician was accused of grovelling to special interest groups for campaign donations.