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kneel Synonyms
Another word for kneel
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• verb (Context 1)
To go down into, or remain in, a position where one or both knees are resting on the ground, often as a gesture of reverence, submission, or practical reach.
Usage Example
"The gardener had to genuflect on a foam pad to plant the delicate seedlings along the border."
Strong
genuflect
Weak
curtsy
stoop
crouch
bow
Opposites of kneel
The opposite of kneel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
stand up
stand
rise
get up
arise
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Kneel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/kneel