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BOOTLICKER Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word bootlicker. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word bootlicker. (close relations)
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fawner
nounn
noun

• someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

groveler
nounn
noun

• someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

flatterer
nounn
noun

• a person who uses flattery

lackey
nounn
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

sycophant
nounn
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

toady
nounn
noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

brownnoser
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lickspittle
nounn
noun

• A fawning toady; a base sycophant.

• (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.

verb

• To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

groveller
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

truckler
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

apple polisher
nounn
noun

• someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect

Best Hypernyms For BOOTLICKER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bootlicker, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
crawler lackey sycophant toady

Alternatives for FAWNER

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