groveler
Meanings
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Noun
A person who begs or pleads humbly and submissively, often in a servile or obsequious manner.
- "He was a groveler, always trying to please his boss."
- "The politician was forced to grovel before his constituents after making a controversial statement."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with grovelermower , power , flower , dower
Variants
List of all variants of groveler that leads to same resultgrovel , groveled , groveler , grovelers , groveling , grovelingly , grovelled , grovelling , grovels
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originated in the late 15th century from the Old North French word 'greveler', meaning 'to crawl'.
Trivia
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The term 'groveler' is often used in a derogatory or dismissive manner.
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In some contexts, being called a 'groveler' can be seen as an insult.
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The term 'groveler' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe someone who is excessively eager or submissive in their behavior.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
beggar: Someone who asks for food, money, or other assistance from others, often in a humble or submissive manner.
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supplicant: A person who makes a humble or earnest appeal or request, often in a submissive manner.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the term 'groveler' is often used to describe a character who is overly submissive or servile, and may be seen as weak or pitiful.
How to Memorize "groveler"
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visualize
- Imagine a person on their hands and knees, crawling and pleading submissively.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a person begging or pleading for forgiveness or favor.
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mnemonics
- Create a sentence like 'Groveler goes gravelly, getting groceries' to help remember the word.
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