grovel
/ˈɡrɑvəl/
verb
- To lie or crawl face down on the ground, especially in fear or to show submission.
- In the old story, the defeated general was forced to grovel in the dirt.
- The dog groveled on the floor after being scolded.
- The knight had to grovel before the king to beg for mercy.
- To behave in a very humble or apologetic way, often to gain forgiveness or favor.
- He had to grovel to his boss to keep his job after the mistake.
- I refuse to grovel for an apology I don't deserve.
- She groveled at her friend's feet, begging for another chance.