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Kowtow   /kˈaʊtˈaʊ/  /kˈoʊtˈoʊ/   Listen
Kowtow

verb
(past & past part. kowtowed; pres. part. kowtowing)
1.
Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.  Synonyms: genuflect, scrape.
2.
Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.  Synonyms: bootlick, fawn, kotow, suck up, toady, truckle.






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Words linked to "Kowtow" :   court favour, flatter, bowing, blandish, curry favor, obeisance, court favor, bow, curry favour



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