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Genuflect Definition & Meaning

genuflect
verb
  1. bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image
  2. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

"Genuflect" in song lyrics

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  • "Mic mastery, necessary steps to make you genuflect"
    Souls of Mischief — Airborne Rangers
  • "Mike mastery, necessary steps to make you genuflect"
    Souls of Mischief — Airborne Rangers

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Frequently asked questions

What does genuflect mean?
bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
What part of speech is genuflect?
Genuflect is a verb.
How many definitions does genuflect have?
Genuflect has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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