Synonyms of kowtow

Noun

1. kowtow, kotow, bow, bowing, obeisance

usage: a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

Verb

1. scrape, kowtow, genuflect, bow

usage: bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

2. fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, kotow, suck up, flatter, blandish

usage: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"

Definition and meaning of kowtow (Dictionary)