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    KOWTOWS

    (noun, verb)
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    Definitions

    There are 3 meanings of the word Kowtows.

    Kowtows - as a noun

    A former chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    kotow

    Kowtows - as a verb

    Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    genuflectscrape

    Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

    Example: "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

    Synonyms (Exact Relations)
    bootlickfawnkotowsuck uptoadytruckle
    Hypernyms (Closely Related)
    blandishflatter
    Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
    court favorcourt favourcurry favorcurry favour

    Example Sentences

    "He kowtows to his boss in order to gain favor."
    "The politician kowtows to the powerful lobbyists."
    "She always kowtows to her parents' demands."
    "The employee kowtows to his supervisor to avoid confrontation."
    "He kowtows to societal norms even if he personally disagrees."
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    Word Game Points

    Is KOWTOWS a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, kowtows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    KOWTOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

    Is KOWTOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, kowtows is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    KOWTOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

    Is KOWTOWS a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, kowtows is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    KOWTOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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    Word Variations & Relations

    Anagrams of KOWTOWS
    Starts KStarts KOStarts KOWStarts KOWT
    Ends SEnds WSEnds OWSEnds TOWS
    Starts K & ends SStarts KO & ends SStarts K & ends WS
    Words containing KOWTOWSContaining K,O,W,T,O,W,S

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