KOTOW

• (noun) a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

  synonyms : kowtow

• (verb) try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

  "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

  synonyms : bootlick , fawn , kowtow , suck up , toady , truckle

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