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prostration Synonyms

Another word for prostration

Choosing another word for prostration depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially in reverence, worship, or submission.

Usage Example

"The pilgrims performed full prostrations before the altar of the ancient temple."

Strong
obeisance
kowtow
submission
genuflection
subservience

• noun (Context 2)

A state of extreme physical weakness, exhaustion, or emotional helplessness.

Usage Example

"After working outdoors all afternoon in the sweltering sun, he suffered from heat exhaustion."

Strongest
exhaustion
Strong
collapse
debilitation
enervation
lassitude
helplessness
weariness
despair

Opposites of prostration

The opposite of prostration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

vigor
vitality
strength
energy
stamina
defiance
resistance
See all opposites of prostration

• Nearby Words

prostitute
prostitution
prostrate
prostration
protagonist
protea
protect

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Prostration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/prostration
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