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English 2 senses of the word kotow:
NOUNcommunicationkotow, kowtowa former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
VERBcommunicationkotow, fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, suck uptry to gain favor / favor / favor by cringing or flattering
Englishkotow: 2 senses noun 1, communication
MeaningA former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission.
Synonymkowtow
Broaderbow, bowing, obeisancebending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Verbskotowtry to gain favor / favor / favor by cringing or flattering
Englishkotow: 2 senses verb 1, communication
Meaningtry to gain favor / favor / favor by cringing or flattering.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsfawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, suck up
Narrowercurry favor, curry favour, court favor, court favourseek favor / favor / favor by fawning or flattery
Broaderflatter, blandishpraise somewhat dishonestly
Spanishhumillarse, lamer el culo, rebajarse
Nounskotowa former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

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