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Past tense for to physically bend the knee before
“I hope those silk pants slit down the seams when they genuflect before the King.”
Past tense for to show respect or deference to, typically in a self-abasing way
“It's a horribly undignified custom that forces the working poor to genuflect pathetically in hopes of receiving sufficient alms from the entitled wealthy.”
Past tense for to touch the forehead to the ground in deference
Past tense for to bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
Past tense for to submit or surrender to the will or demands of others
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