SERVILISMS Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word servilisms. (close relations)
Definition of SERVILISMS
servilism
Best Alternative Words for SERVILISMS
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adulation | nounn | |||||||
noun • servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise | ||||||||
bootlicking | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery • attempting to win favor by flattery | ||||||||
compliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • acting according to certain accepted standards • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others • the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another | ||||||||
deference | nounn | |||||||
noun • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • courteous regard for people's feelings • a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others | ||||||||
fawning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery • attempting to win favor by flattery | ||||||||
flattery | nounn | |||||||
noun • excessive or insincere praise | ||||||||
groveling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • totally submissive | ||||||||
humility | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride • a humble feeling | ||||||||
obeisance | nounn | |||||||
noun • bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting • the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person | ||||||||
obsequiousness | nounn | |||||||
noun • abject or cringing submissiveness | ||||||||
servility | nounn | |||||||
noun • abject or cringing submissiveness | ||||||||
servitude | nounn | |||||||
noun • state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment | ||||||||
subservience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan • in a subservient state • abject or cringing submissiveness | ||||||||
sycophancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • fawning obsequiousness | ||||||||
toadying | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage verb • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering |