KOWTOWED Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word kowtowed. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for KOWTOWED
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bowed | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow adjective satellite • showing an excessively deferential manner • forming or resembling an arch • have legs that curve outward at the knees | ||||||||
genuflected | verbv | |||||||
verb • bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner | ||||||||
prostrated | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • stretched out and lying at full length along the ground • lying face downward verb • get into a prostrate position, as in submission • render helpless or defenseless • throw down flat, as on the ground | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
genuflect | verbv | |||||||
verb • bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner | ||||||||
scrape | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a harsh noise made by scraping • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) • an indication of damage verb • scratch repeatedly • make by scraping • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • gather (money or other resources) together over time • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of | ||||||||
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 |