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Kowtow
/kˈaʊtˈaʊ/
/kˈoʊtˈoʊ/
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Kowtow
verb
(past & past part.
kowtowed
; pres. part.
kowtowing
)
1.
Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.
Synonyms:
genuflect
,
scrape
.
2.
Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.
Synonyms:
bootlick
,
fawn
,
kotow
,
suck up
,
toady
,
truckle
.
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Words linked to "Kowtow" :
bow
,
curry favor
,
blandish
,
bowing
,
flatter
,
suck up
,
curry favour
,
court favor
,
court favour
,
obeisance
,
genuflect
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