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prostrating

/ˈprɒstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈprɑːstreɪtɪŋ/

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verb

To lie flat or face-down.

Examples :

"The actor was prostrating himself on the stage to show his character's despair. "

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verb

To throw oneself down in submission.

Examples :

"After realizing his mistake, the student was so ashamed that he felt like prostrating himself before the teacher to beg for forgiveness. "

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verb

To cause to lie down, to flatten.

Examples :

"The strong wind was prostrating the tall grass in the field. "

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verb

To overcome or overpower.

Examples :

"The exhausting week of exams was prostrating her, leaving her too tired to even think. "

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