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SYCOPHANTISM Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word sycophantism. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word sycophantism. (close relations)

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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

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

obsequiousness
nounn
noun

• abject or cringing submissiveness

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

Alternatives for ADULATION

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