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prostration

noun

The act of assuming a prostrate position

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11
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
13

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noun

  1. The act of assuming a prostrate position

noun

  1. Abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body

noun

  1. An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

    “The commander's prostration demoralized his men”

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The commander's prostration demoralized his men

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