Genuflect (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Kowtow
• Scrape

Hypernyms

• Bow

Related Words

• Genuflection (noun)
• Genuflexion (noun)

Meaning ²

Bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Related Words

• Genuflection (noun)
• Genuflexion (noun)