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BOOTLICKINGS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word bootlickings. (exact relations)
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adulation
nounn
noun

• servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise

fawning
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

flattery
nounn
noun

• excessive or insincere praise

groveling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• totally submissive

ingratiating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of winning favor

• calculated to please or gain favor

obsequiousness
nounn
noun

• abject or cringing submissiveness

servility
nounn
noun

• abject or cringing submissiveness

subservience
nounn
noun

• the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan

• in a subservient state

• abject or cringing submissiveness

sycophancy
nounn
noun

• fawning obsequiousness

toadying
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Alternatives for ADULATION

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