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Prostration

The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.

📖 Definitions of "Prostration"

noun

1
The act or condition of prostrating oneself (lying flat), as a sign of humility.
2
A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests.
"The ordination ceremony includes a variety of rituals, rich in meaning and history, e.g., the prostration, laying on of hands, anointing of hands, giving of the chalice and paten, and sign of peace. — Diocese of Rochester, NY"
3
Being laid face down (prone).
4
The condition of being prostrated, as from heat; complete loss of strength.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Prostration"

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Word	Definition
humiliationnoun	The state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission.
self-abasementnoun	The abasement of oneself.
supplicationnoun	An act of supplicating; a humble request.
reverencenoun	Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
kneelingverb	The act by which someone kneels.
genuflectionnoun	The act of genuflecting.
contritionnoun	The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
succumbencenoun	The act or process of succumbing.
kneenoun	(anatomy) In humans, the joint or the region of the joint in the middle part of the leg between the thigh and the shank.
supinationnoun	(anatomy) The act of rotating the forearm so that the palm of the hand is turned up or forward, or the resulting state of the forearm
protestationnoun	A formal solemn objection or other declaration.
self-renunciationnoun	The act of renouncing one's own rights or claims; self-abnegation.
precationnoun	(rare) A prayer or act of praying; an earnest request.
declinationnoun	A refusal.
capitulationnoun	The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
condescendencenoun	The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.
implorationnoun	The action of imploring; begging, beseeching.
protestingverb	Protestation.
repentancenoun	A feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
deplorationnoun	The act of deploring or lamenting; lamentation.