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Kowtow (Verb)

Meaning 1

Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

  • Suck Up
  • Toady
  • Truckle
  • Kotow
  • Fawn
  • Bootlick

Hypernyms

  • Blandish
  • Flatter

Hyponyms

  • Curry Favor
  • Court Favour
  • Curry Favour
  • Court Favor

Related Words

  • Kowtow (noun)

Meaning 2

Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Genuflect
  • Scrape

Hypernyms

  • Bow

Related Words

  • Kowtow (noun)
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