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  1. kowtow:


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Detailed Synonyms for kowtow in Englisch

kowtow:

kowtow [the ~] Nomen

  1. the kowtow
    – a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission 1
    the kowtow; the kotow
    – a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission 1

kowtow Verb

  1. kowtow
    – try to gain favor by cringing or flattering 1
    to fawn; to suck up; toady; truckle; kotow; kowtow; bootlick
    – try to gain favor by cringing or flattering 1
  2. kowtow
    – bend the knees and bow in a servile manner 1
    to scrape; genuflect; kowtow
    – bend the knees and bow in a servile manner 1

Alternate Synonyms for "kowtow":


Verwandte Definitionen für "kowtow":

  1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission1
  2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering1
    • He is always kowtowing to his boss1
  3. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner1