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FLATTERER Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word flatterer. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word flatterer. (close relations)
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adulator
nounn
noun

• a person who uses flattery

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

flunkey
nounn
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

• a person of unquestioning obedience

groveler
nounn
noun

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

lackey
nounn
noun

• a male servant (especially a footman)

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

minion
nounn
noun

• a servile or fawning dependant

spaniel
nounn
noun

• any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears

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

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).

Best Hypernyms For FLATTERER

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

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