Noun
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a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
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bowing,
obeisance,
bow managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument; "the violinist's bowing was excellent"
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Verb
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try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
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fawn,
toady,
truckle,
bootlick,
kowtow,
suck up |
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blandish,
flatter praise somewhat dishonestly
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court favor,
court favour,
curry favor,
curry favour seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates"
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