genuflects
Drops one knee
Genuflects means bends one knee to the ground as a gesture of reverence or worship.
The act is common in Catholic churches, where worshippers genuflect toward the altar or tabernacle: She genuflects before entering the pew.
Figuratively, to genuflect is to show excessive deference: Politicians genuflecting to wealthy donors.
Bend legs to ground
- altarSacred ritual table
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- pewWorship hall seating
- tabernaclePortable sacred dwelling
sanctuary · worship · Catholic · Mass · chapel · blessing · sacrament · Eucharist
kneel
Bend legs to ground
tabernacle · sanctuary · worship · Catholic · Mass · chapel · blessing · sacrament · Eucharist · devotion
submission
Yielding to another's will
- obeisanceGesture of reverence
- homageExpression of deep respect
- kowtowExcessive deference shown physically
bow · deference · subservience · respect · humility · courtesy · honor · acknowledgment · tribute · salute
pander
Gratify unworthy tastes
obsequious · servile · bootlick · toady · capitulate · appease · submit · defer · placate · ingratiate
genuflectsstands tall
Exhibits upright pride
rises · stands up · straightens · towers · prostrates