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kowtow in WordNet English dictionary

verb
  1. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    "He is always kowtowing to his boss"
    fawn  toady  truckle  bootlick  kowtow  kotow  suck up 
  2. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
    scrape  kowtow  genuflect 
noun
  1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
    kowtow  kotow 
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