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noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage | ||||||||
28% | 10 | Flatterer aiming to win favor | ||||||
noun • someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect | ||||||||
28% | 6 | Persuasive flatterer | ||||||
noun • someone who tries to persuade by blandishment and coaxing | ||||||||
Servile Flatterer
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SYCOPHANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SYCOPHANT
Updated: October 13, 2023
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