Associations to the word «Prostration»
Noun
- Worshipper
- Vomiting
- Veda
- Kneeling
- Delirium
- Incense
- Recitation
- Mantra
- Ala
- Prayer
- Convulsion
- Diarrhea
- Exhaustion
- Humility
- Nausea
- Chanting
- Veneration
- Allah
- Mast
- Fever
- Worship
- Ephraim
- Mecca
- Posture
- Verge
- Reverence
- Paralysis
- Weakness
- Desolation
- Tremor
- Coma
- Ailment
- Mosque
- Chill
- Bow
- Heat
- Repetition
- Forehead
- Symptom
- Thirst
- Percussion
- Buddha
- Homage
- Headache
- Excitement
- Submission
- Despair
- Prophet
- Collapse
- Extremity
- Pipe
- Bowel
- Toxicity
- Strength
- Instruction
- Verse
- Nerve
- Buddhism
- Guru
- Tablet
- Depression
- Bleeding
Adjective
Wiktionary
PROSTRATION, noun. The act or condition of prostrating (lying flat) oneself, as a sign of humility.
PROSTRATION, noun. A part of the ordination of Catholic and Orthodox priests.
PROSTRATION, noun. Being laid face down (prone).
PROSTRATION, noun. The condition of being prostrated, as from heat.
PROSTRATION, noun. A reverential bow performed in Middle Eastern cultures.
Dictionary definition
PROSTRATION, noun. An abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion; "the commander's prostration demoralized his men".
PROSTRATION, noun. Abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body.
PROSTRATION, noun. The act of assuming a prostrate position.
Wise words
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meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.