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genuflect

/ˈdʒenjuflekt/verb

उच्चारण जेन्युफ़्लेक्ट

घुटने टेकना, (सम्मान में) घुटना मोड़कर झुकना

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verb
  1. 1

    [I] formal

    to bend one or both knees as a sign of respect, especially in a religious place

    घुटने टेकना, (सम्मान में) घुटना मोड़कर झुकना

    • The worshippers genuflected before the altar.

    Synonyms kneel bow bend the knee

  2. 2

    [I] ~ (to/before sb/sth) formal, disapproving

    to show too much respect to somebody or something

    (किसी के आगे) झुकना, चाटुकारिता करना

    • Party members were expected to genuflect to the leader.

    Synonyms kowtow grovel bow down fawn

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genuflection noun