Synonyms of bootlicking

Verb


1. fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up, flatter, blandish

usage: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

Adjective


1. bootlicking, fawning, obsequious, sycophantic, toadyish, insincere (vs. sincere)

usage: attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

2. bootlicking, fawning, sycophantic, toadyish, servile (vs. unservile)

usage: attempting to win favor by flattery

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