Trang chủ Từ điển Ggenuflect

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genuflect

To lower one's body by bending one knee to the ground, typically as a sign of religious veneration or respect. / To act in a subservient or overly humble manner toward someone in order to gain favor or show submission.

Nội động từ

Quá khứ: genuflectedPhân từ 2: genuflectedV-ing: genuflecting

This term carries a strong association with formal religious ritual, specifically within Catholic and Anglican traditions. When used in a literal sense, it describes a precise physical action of devotion, evoking an atmosphere of solemnity, tradition, and sacredness.

In a secular or professional context, the word is almost always used metaphorically and carries a negative, critical connotation. It suggests a lack of dignity or an excessive, sycophantic level of submission. Using "genuflect" to describe a business relationship implies that the submission is performative or groveling rather than based on genuine respect.

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Nội động từ

[~][~ before someone/something]

To lower one's body by bending one knee to the ground, typically as a sign of religious veneration or respect.

The congregation began to genuflect before the altar.

Nội động từ

[~ to someone/something]

To act in a subservient or overly humble manner toward someone in order to gain favor or show submission.

The junior executives were expected to genuflect to the CEO's every whim.

Ví dụ

The congregation began to genuflect as they entered the sanctuary.

He will genuflect before the altar in a show of deep piety.

The knights were required to genuflect before the king during the coronation.

History

I cannot believe he is actually genuflecting to the CEO just to get a promotion.

Office

Why do you genuflect to every whim of your boss?

Business

The young squire learned how to genuflect properly before the royal court.

Fantasy

She refused to genuflect to the demands of the oppressive regime.

History

I must genuflect before the sacred image before I begin my prayer.

Stop genuflecting to him and stand up for yourself for once.

Cập nhật lần cuối: May 2026•Báo lỗi

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