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BROWNNOSER Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word brownnoser. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word brownnoser. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BROWNNOSER

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bootlicker
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

fawner
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

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

yes-man
nounn
noun

• a person of unquestioning obedience

apple polisher
nounn
noun

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

Alternatives for BOOTLICKER

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