Prostration (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The act of assuming a prostrate position.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Movement
• Move
• Motility

Related Words

• Prostrate (verb)

Meaning ²

Abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Compliance

Related Words

• Prostrate (verb)

Meaning ³

An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Collapse

Hypernyms

• Sickness
• Illness
• Malady

Hyponyms

• Shock
• Algidity
• Heatstroke
• Breakdown