Definition for Bow down:

• bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; " He bowed before the King"; " She bowed her head in shame"

Synonyms for Bow down:

• v.

  •kneel (verb)
  • curtsey,
  • prostrate oneself,
  • kowtow,
  • stoop,
  • genuflect.

Antonyms for Bow down:

• v.

  • idolize
    castigate, abhor, condemn, criticize, debase, humiliate, detest, despise, lower, degrade, hate.
  • praise
    disallow, dishonor, conceal, oppose, demote, overlook, disapprove, accuse, discourage, depress, decrease, disparage, neglect, insult, disgrace, belittle, blame, prevent, denounce, disregard, veto, damn, hide, protest, shame, censure, refuse, reproach.
  • prostrate
    assist, soothe, erect, straighten, help, stand, please, fight, aid, assuage.

Hyponym for Bow down:

• v.

  • motion
    lie down, lie.