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genuflection

/ˌdʒenjuˈflekʃn/noun

उच्चारण जेन्युफ़्लेक्शन

घुटना टेककर प्रणाम, घुटने झुकाना

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, U] formal

    the act of bending one knee or touching the ground with it as a sign of respect, especially in a church

    घुटना टेककर प्रणाम, घुटने झुकाना

    • He made a quick genuflection before the altar.

    Synonyms kneeling bow obeisance

  2. 2

    [U, C] formal, disapproving

    behaviour that shows too much respect for or obedience to somebody or something

    अत्यधिक चापलूसी, सिर झुकाना

    • The minister's speech was full of genuflections to the party leadership.

    Synonyms deference servility obsequiousness

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