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English noun: kotow | |||
| 1. | kotow (communication) a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission | ||
| Synonyms | kowtow | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bow, bowing, obeisance | ||
English verb: kotow | |||
| 1. | kotow (communication) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||
| Samples | He is always kowtowing to his boss. | ||
| Synonyms | bootlick, fawn, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | blandish, flatter | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour | ||
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