Synonyms of kowtowed

kowtowed

verb

past tense of kowtow

as in fussed

to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior

you can try kowtowing to the boss, but he'll see right through you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fussed
• fawned
• drooled
• toadied
• courted
• truckled
• sucked (up)
• submitted
• curried favor
• deferred
• worshiped
• wooed
• bootlicked
• ingratiated
• gushed
• apple-polished
• kissed up to
• endeared
• slobbered
• slavered
• cajoled
• coaxed
• idolized
• worshipped
• grovelled
• cringed
• cowered
• groveled
• adulated
• flattered
• demeaned
• overpraised
• debased
• abased
• yielded
• blandished
• soft-soaped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• despised
• disdained
• scorned
• scoffed
• jeered
• challenged
• defied
• gibed
• braved
• jibed