supplication
/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun
- the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly."he fell to his knees in supplication"
supplication
| synonyms: | device, gadget, apparatus, machine, appliance, mechanism, implement, utensil, invention, contrivance; More |
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| synonyms: | sacred, hallowed, respected, inviolable, inviolate, unimpeachable, unchallengeable,invulnerable, untouchable, inalienable, set apart, protected, defended, secure, safe,unthreatened
"the rights of parents are sacrosanct for this government"
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