grovel

Definition

To lie or crawl with one's face to the ground in a servile manner; to behave in a way meant to gain favor.

日本語 腹を下向け、卑屈な態度でいること、あるいは、好印象を与えるためにそのような態度をとること

Example

"After the argument, he had to grovel to get his apology accepted."