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prostrate

[pros-treyt] / ˈprɒs treɪt /
ADJECTIVE
flat, horizontal
Synonyms
STRONG
reclining
WEAK
procumbent prone recumbent supine
Antonyms
WEAK
erect upright vertical
ADJECTIVE
helpless
Synonyms
STRONG
beaten disarmed open overcome overpowered overwhelmed paralyzed reduced
WEAK
defenseless impotent powerless weak
Antonyms
WEAK
hale healthy self-sufficient strong
ADJECTIVE
tired, worn
Synonyms
STRONG
dejected depressed disarmed drained drowned exhausted fagged frazzled immobilized incapacitated overcome paralyzed spent tuckered wearied
WEAK
bowed low inconsolable knocked over obedient pooped worn-out
Antonyms
STRONG
cheerful encouraged happy lively
WEAK
hale healthy strong
VERB
fall on knees; submit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
kneel
STRONG
abase bow cringe grovel kowtow obey surrender
WEAK
bow down cast before fall at feet
Antonyms
STRONG
fight
WEAK
stand straighten
VERB
overwhelm; wear out
Synonyms
STRONG
debilitate defeat destroy disable disarm drain drown exhaust fatigue fell floor frazzle immobilize impair incapacitate level mow overcome overpower overthrow overtire overturn paralyze reduce ruin sap tire weary whelm wreck
WEAK
bring low cripple knock over tucker out
Antonyms
STRONG
activate assist build construct create enable encourage energize grow improve increase invigorate mobilize raise refresh repair strengthen
WEAK
assuage erect soothe

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Williams’ shift from prostrate grief to helpless amusement hints at hidden dimensions of a character who will always be a couple of steps ahead of the men trying to control her.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

MacAskill also defended his decision to free Megrahi, who had prostrate cancer, in August 2009.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

George’s ambitious underlings strive for his intermittent approval and prostrate themselves, enduring petty humiliations only to crawl back and beg for more.

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services now requires consent for breast, pelvic, prostrate and rectal exams for “educational and training purposes” performed by medical students, nurse practitioners or physician assistants.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Then, with a last unanimous melodious clang, they both fell prostrate on the fatal sward.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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