Synonyms for bowing
ˈboʊ ɪŋbow·ing

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1. bow, bowing, obeisancenoun

   bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

   Synonyms:
   obedience, bow, arc, stem, fore, obeisance, bowknot, prow, curtain call

   Antonyms:
   domineering

2. bowingadjective

   managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument

   "the violinist's bowing was excellent"

   Synonyms:
   bow, obeisance

   Antonyms:
   domineering

3. bowed, bowingadjective

   showing an excessively deferential manner

   Synonyms:
   arched, bowed, bandy-legged, arching, arciform, bandy, arced, bowlegged, arcuate, bowleg

   Antonyms:
   domineering

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1. • Gesture
   • Reverence

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1. Governor Huckabee:

   When an individual is faced with a decision of bowing to Caesar or bowing his knee to God – he has to take his stand and get on his knees to God instead of Caesar.

2. Janelle Eli:

   When we spotted flimsy rafts and boats with our searchlight in the pitch dark, my heart always skipped a beat, she said. We could see through binoculars that rubber rafts were bowing under the weight of so many people. Hundreds of eyes looking back at us — stunned and panicked, but hopeful they’d be rescued. [D]rowning isn’t the only cause of death.

3. Jacksonville Public Library:

   Unfortunately, the discourse from some in the community did not remain civil and reportedly included threats of physical violence. We had to make a very tough call, our cancellation of the Pride Prom does not mean that we agree with -- or are bowing to pressure from -- those who protested the event.

4. Matteo Salvini:

   Saving lives at sea is a duty, but transforming Italy into an enormous refugee camp is not, italy is done bowing its head and obeying. This time there's someone saying no.

5. Kim Shin-je:

   Kim Jong Un is surrounded by older people, and they're bowing in front of him. How can they yield to such a young person?