| kowtow |  |  | 
| n. (communication) | 1. kotow, kowtow | a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission. | 
|  | ~ bowing, obeisance, bow | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting. | 
| v. (motion) | 2. genuflect, kowtow, scrape | bend the knees and bow in a servile manner. | 
|  | ~ bow | bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting.; "He bowed before the King" | 
| v. (communication) | 3. bootlick, fawn, kotow, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle | try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" | 
|  | ~ blandish, flatter | praise somewhat dishonestly. | 
|  | ~ 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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