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BOOTLICKS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word bootlicks. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word bootlicks. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BOOTLICKS

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fawns
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

• a young deer

verb

• show submission or fear

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

• have fawns

flatters
verbv
verb

• praise somewhat dishonestly

grovels
verbv
verb

• show submission or fear

ingratiates
verbv
verb

• gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts

kowtows
verbv
noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

panders
verbv
noun

• someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce)

verb

• yield (to); give satisfaction to

• arrange for sexual partners for others

sycophants
nounn
noun

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

toadies
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

fawn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color

• a young deer

verb

• show submission or fear

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

• have fawns

kotow
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

kowtow
verbv
noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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

truckle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a low bed to be slid under a higher bed

verb

• yield to out of weakness

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

suck up
verb, nounv, n
verb

• take in, also metaphorically

• ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Best Hypernyms For BOOTLICKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bootlicks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blandish flatter

Alternatives for FAWNS

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