kowtow

Noun
  1. A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission (synset 107289980)
    is a type of: bow, bowing, obeisance - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
    same as: kotow
Verb
  1. Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner (synset 202044554)
    is a type of: bow - bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
    same as: genuflect, scrape
  2. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering (synset 200882499)
    "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
    is a type of: blandish, flatter - praise somewhat dishonestly
    subtypes: court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour - seek favor by fawning or flattery
    same as: bootlick, fawn, kotow, suck up, toady, truckle

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