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KOWTOWED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word kowtowed. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word kowtowed. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For KOWTOWED

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

Alternatives for BOWED

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