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SYCOPHANT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Sycophant.

How to pronounce sycophant:

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Sycophant - as a noun

A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crawlerlackeytoady
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adulatorflatterer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sycophant - as a verb

To inform against; hence, to calumniate.

To play the sycophant toward; to flatter obsequiously.

Example Sentences

"He surrounded himself with sycophants who were always praising him."
"The politician only listened to the sycophants who flattered him."
"She quickly saw through the sycophant's false praise and insincere compliments."
"The CEO had no patience for sycophants and valued honest feedback."
"The sycophant followed the celebrity everywhere, hoping for a chance to gain favor."
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Word Game Points

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

SYCOPHANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SYCOPHANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sycophant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SYCOPHANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SYCOPHANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sycophant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SYCOPHANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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