Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prostration
Noun
/prɒsˈtreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The action of lying stretched out on the ground, often as a result of extreme physical or emotional distress.
Examples
- After the long hike, she fell into a state of prostration, needing a moment to recover.
- The soldiers showed prostration during the intense battle, unable to continue fighting.
- His prostration was evident after working late nights for several weeks.
Meaning
Prostration refers to a state of extreme physical weakness, being on the ground, or the act of lying flat as a sign of submission or exhaustion.
Synonyms
- Collapse
- Exhaustion
- Fainting
- Defeat
- Submission
