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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 | ||||||||
Act Deferentially
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KOWTOW which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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