bowed down

(verb) get into a prostrate position, as in submission. Synonyms: prostrate, bow down.

(verb) bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head. Synonyms: bow, bow down. Examples: "He bowed before the king." "She bowed her head in shame."

(adj) heavily burdened with work or cares. Synonyms: bowed down(predicate), loaded down(predicate), overburdened, weighed down(predicate). Examples: "Bowed down with troubles." "Found himself loaded down with responsibilities." "Overburdened social workers." "Weighed down with cares."