bow down


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get into a prostrate position, as in submission

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bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

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Summary: Pyongyang [North Korea], Apr 11 (ANI): North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has refused to bow down to sanctions, saying those imposing sanctions should be dealt a "telling blow" and Pyongyang cannot be brought to its knees, reported Yonhap News Agency.
After holding a meeting with former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Senator Mushahidullah said that his party should have been in power, adding that his leader neither nor his workers will bow down before anyone.
She also offered fateha for those who embraced martyrdom in the incident and expressed her determination that brave Pakistani people would never bow down to terrorists.
"To any of the pundits or talking heads that do not bow down to me for this great Midterm Election, just remember two words ndash Nomore Elections!" "Mr.
'The government employees will not be made to bow down to pressure,' he said, adding that governance is a very big issue in Pakistan.
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday said the government would not bow down to any pressure.
Performing is an incredible occasion where Muslims all over the world come to bow down to one God in order to show equality.
Although the Philippines lost to the Argentinians, it didn't bow down without a fight.
The PPP leader expressed their mild resistance over the action but eventually had to bow down to the worker's wish.
Najaf / National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) - The leader of the Sadrist Movement Muqtada al-Sadr said that cutting water and electricity will not bow down the Iraqi people and will not dissuade them, and the people will remain high-headed, stressing that he did not allow this, giving the government a few days to resolve the crisis.
IAN RUSH says he will bow down to Mohamed Salah should the Egyptian break his Liverpool goals record for a single season in the Champions League final.
He said: "If he beats my record I would actually bow down to him.
Earlier on Monday, Nawaz Sharif said that he will not bow down his head and will continue to fight for the right of sanctity of vote,