sürünmek — meaning in English
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English meaning
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grovel
verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
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languish
verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
Senses
sürünmek is used for these senses in English:
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grovel
(intransitive) To be slavishly nice to someone or apologize in the hope of securing something.
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languish
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
grovel — full definition
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verb To lie or crawl face-down on the ground, often out of fear or submission.
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verb To act with exaggerated humility or flattery toward someone, especially to win their favor or forgiveness.
