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kowtow Definition
(n)
a
former
Chinese
custom
of
touching
the
ground
with
the
forehead
as
a
sign
of
respect
or
submission
(v)
bend
the
knees
and
bow
in
a
servile
manner
(v)
try
to
gain
favor
by
cringing
or
flattering
; "
He
is
always
kowtowing
to
his
boss
"
kowtow Synonyms
bootlick
fawn
genuflect
kotow
kowtow
scrape
suck up
toady
truckle
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