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groveled

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Definition of groveled word

  • noun groveled (US) Simple past form of grovel. 1

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Parts of speech for Groveled

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

groveled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

groveled usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for groveled

verb groveled

  • pleaded — to appeal or entreat earnestly: to plead for time.
  • begged — to ask for as a gift, as charity, or as a favor: to beg alms; to beg forgiveness.
  • cringed — to shrink, bend, or crouch, especially in fear or servility; cower.
  • fawned — a young deer, especially an unweaned one.
  • crawled — Simple past tense and past participle of crawl.

Antonyms for groveled

verb groveled

  • alienated — indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile
  • answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
  • ignored — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
  • boasted — to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride, especially about oneself.

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