kowtow - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

Synonyms

• kotow
• kowtow

More generic

• bow
• bowing
• obeisance

Verb

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Synonyms

• bootlick
• fawn
• kotow
• kowtow
• suck up
• toady
• truckle

More generic

• blandish
• flatter

More specific

• court favor
• court favour
• curry favor
• curry favour

Verb

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Synonyms

• genuflect
• kowtow
• scrape

More generic

• bow

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