KOWTOWS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word kowtows. (close relations)
Definition of KOWTOWS
Best Alternative Words for KOWTOWS
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acquiesces | verbv | |||||||
verb • to agree or express agreement | ||||||||
bows | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • front part of a vessel or aircraft • a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces • a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow • an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience • something curved in shape • a decorative interlacing of ribbons • a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments verb • bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head • play on a stringed instrument with a bow • yield to another's wish or opinion • bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting • bend one's back forward from the waist on down | ||||||||
capitulates | verbv | |||||||
verb • surrender under agreed conditions | ||||||||
complies | verbv | |||||||
verb • act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes | ||||||||
obeys | verbv | |||||||
verb • be obedient to | ||||||||
submits | verbv | |||||||
verb • refer for judgment or consideration • put before • yield to the control of another • hand over formally • refer to another person for decision or judgment • yield to another's wish or opinion • accept or undergo, often unwillingly • make an application as for a job or funding • make over as a return • accept as inevitable | ||||||||
yields | verbv | |||||||
noun • production of a certain amount • the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property • an amount of a product • the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time) verb • be the cause or source of • end resistance, as under pressure or force • give or supply • give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another • give in, as to influence or pressure • move in order to make room for someone for something • cause to happen or be responsible for • be willing to concede • be fatally overwhelmed • bring in • be flexible under stress of physical force • cease opposition; stop fighting • consent reluctantly | ||||||||
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 |