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.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words:
  • capitulate,
  • bend,
  • salaam,
  • bow and scrape,
  • yield,
  • nod,
  • submit,
  • curtsy,
  • bob,
  • give in,
  • scrape,
  • crouch,
  • cringe,
  • grovel,
  • defer,
  • move to.

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.