prostrere — meaning in English
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English meaning
- kowtow verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
Senses
prostrere is used for these senses in English:
- kowtow (historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
kowtow — full definition
- verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
- verb To act in an excessively submissive or obedient way toward someone.
- noun The act of kowtowing.