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bn:00083794v

Verb Concept

fawn toady truckle bootlick kowtow

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering WordNet 3.0

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Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

To seek favour by flattery and obsequious behaviour (with on or upon). Wiktionary

To seek favour by flattery. Wiktionary (translation)

To adulate or flatter somebody excessively, generally to obtain some personal benefit or favour. Wiktionary

To adulate or flatter excessively. Wiktionary (translation)

He is always kowtowing to his boss WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Jimmy sucked up to the English teacher hoping he would get an A. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up

Wiktionary

fawn, suck up

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