Kneeling

//ˈniːlɪŋ//

Synonyms for "kneeling" (38 found)

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Closest matches (8)

acceptance acquiescence assent bend bob bow compliance consent

Strong matches (11)

crouch curtsy deference duck genuflection homage inclination kneel kowtow nod

Noun(1 words)

kneel

Related words (19)

nonopposition nonresistance obedience obeisance passivity prostration resignation reverence salaam salutation salute scrape servility squat stoop subjection submission submittal yielding

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motility motion move movement

Synonyms

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kneel

derived

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kneelingly unkneeling

derived from

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kneel

form of

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kneel

is a

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changing posture

related to

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kneel

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

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The religious man remained kneeling for hours.

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Mary is kneeling.

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She saw a boy kneeling by the altar.

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Mary was kneeling.

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