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noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage verb • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||||
| 23% | 12 | Obsequious | ||
adjective satellite • capable of winning favor • calculated to please or gain favor | ||||
| 23% | 6 | Be obsequious (to) | ||
noun • a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner • try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | ||||
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