Grovel is an act of humility and submission, often done to show respect or to gain favor. FLINCH is to draw back in fear or pain, while TOADY is to act obsequiously in order to gain favor. Brownnose is to flatter someone excessively in order to gain favor. WALLOW is to indulge oneself in a feeling of self-pity or unhappiness. BLANDISH is to use flattery or coaxing to gain favor. BOOTLICK is to act obsequiously in order to gain favor. CRINGE is to shrink back in fear or embarrassment. TRUCKLE is to submit or yield to the will of another. PANDER is to cater to the low desires of others. CRAWL is to move slowly on hands and knees. KOWTOW is to show servile deference. FAWN is to show affection or admiration. Eatdirt is to accept humiliation or degradation. Bowandscrape is to show exaggerated deference or servility.