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prostration

/pɹɑstˈɹeɪʃən/ · 11 letters · 8 distinct letters

  1. noun

    an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

    the commander's prostration demoralized his men

  2. noun

    abject submission; the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body

  3. noun

    the act of assuming a prostrate position

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