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Act Deferentially Crossword Clue

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noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

34%7 Acting deferentially to gain advantage
adjective satellite

• attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

• attempting to win favor by flattery

34%12 Servilely or deferentially
adverb

• in an obsequious manner

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