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Genuflection

Noun:

A reverential act of bending the knees and bowing in a gesture of worship or respect, typically performed in a religious or formal setting.

Example sentence:

During the church service, everyone made a genuflection as a sign of devotion.

Verb:

To perform a genuflection; to bend the knees and bow in a gesture of respect or reverence.

Example sentence 1:

The congregation genuflected before entering the pew.

Example sentence 2:

As a mark of his loyalty, the knight genuflected before the king.

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