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genuflect Antonyms

Opposite of genuflect

Pinning down the opposite of genuflect requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To show excessive, servile deference or obsequious respect toward someone in authority.

Usage Example

"The independent journalist refused to defy before the powerful corporate executives."

Strong
defy
resist

Similar words to genuflect

Words similar to genuflect shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

kowtow
kneel
grovel
fawn
toady
truckle
cringe
curtsy
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• Nearby Words

gentrify
gentry
gents
genuflect
genuine
genuinely
genuineness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Genuflect. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/genuflect
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