Synonyms & related words for genuflection

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of genuflection — including kowtow, obeisance, curtsy, prostration, obsequiousness, reverence. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to genuflection

Explore words related to genuflection — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include genuflexion, genuflect, kneel, bowing, knelt, venerating, reverential, worshipful. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for genuflection

Common synonyms for genuflection include kowtow, obeisance, curtsy, prostration, obsequiousness, reverence, servility, homage — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does genuflection come from?

The word genuflection breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: genu-, from Latin genu (“knee”); and -flect, from Latin flecto (“bend”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.