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Definition of Kowtow
1. Noun. A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission.
2. Verb. Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.
Exact synonyms: Genuflect, Scrape
Generic synonyms: Bow
Derivative terms: Genuflection, Genuflexion, Scrape, Scraping
Generic synonyms: Bow
Derivative terms: Genuflection, Genuflexion, Scrape, Scraping
3. Verb. Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering. "Sam and Sue kowtow"; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
Exact synonyms: Bootlick, Fawn, Kotow, Suck Up, Toady, Truckle
Generic synonyms: Blandish, Flatter
Specialized synonyms: Court Favor, Court Favour, Curry Favor, Curry Favour
Derivative terms: Bootlicker, Fawner, Kotow, Toady, Truckler, Truckling
Generic synonyms: Blandish, Flatter
Specialized synonyms: Court Favor, Court Favour, Curry Favor, Curry Favour
Derivative terms: Bootlicker, Fawner, Kotow, Toady, Truckler, Truckling
Definition of Kowtow
1. n. & v. i. The same as Kotow.
Definition of Kowtow
1. to behave in a servile manner [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kowtow
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