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bending of the knee

NOUN

obeisance

Synonyms

STRONG

allegiance bow curtsy deference fealty genuflection homage honor kowtow loyalty praise respect reverence salaam

Antonyms

STRONG

censure condemnation disdain dishonor disloyalty disregard disrespect scorn treachery

WEAK

bad manners disobedience

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