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KOWTOWING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word kowtowing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word kowtowing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for KOWTOWING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1deferential
adjectiveadj
2fawning
verb, adjectivev, adj
3groveling
verb, adjectivev, adj
4humble
adjectiveadj
5obedient
adjectiveadj
6obsequious
adjectiveadj
7servile
adjectiveadj
8submissive
adjectiveadj
9subservient
adjectiveadj
10sycophantic
adjectiveadj
11kotow
verb, nounv, n
12bootlick
verb, nounv, n
13fawn
verb, nounv, n
14genuflect
verbv
15scrape
verb, nounv, n
16toady
nounn
17truckle
verb, nounv, n
18suck up
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For KOWTOWING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for kowtowing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
bow blandish bowing flatter obeisance

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