"prostration" in the noun sense
1. collapse, prostration
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
"the commander's prostration demoralized his men"
2. prostration
abject submission the emotional equivalent of prostrating your body
3. prostration
the act of assuming a prostrate position
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