What is a synonym for groveling?

Here are some synonyms for "groveling," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

General synonyms:

* Cringing

* Kowtowing

* Fawning

* Humiliating oneself

* Abasing oneself

* Prostrating oneself

* Begging

* Supplicating

* Crawling

* Flattering

* Subservient

* Servile

* Obsequious

More specific synonyms:

* Whining (implies a sense of complaining or pleading)

* Slobbering (implies excessive flattery or affection)

* Currying favor (implies trying to gain someone's favor through flattery)

* Kissing up (implies trying to gain someone's approval through flattery)

* Bootlicking (implies a strong sense of subservience)

The best synonym will depend on the specific context of your writing.