KOTOW Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word kotow. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for KOTOW
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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 | ||||||||
bootlick | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 |