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  1. kowtow:


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Translation Matrix for kowtow:

NounRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- kotow
VerbRelated TranslationsOther Translations
- bootlick; fawn; genuflect; kotow; scrape; suck up; toady; truckle

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Related Definitions for "kowtow":

  1. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission1
  2. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering1
    • He is always kowtowing to his boss1
  3. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner1

Wiktionary Translations for kowtow:

kowtow
noun
  1. kowtowing
verb
  1. act submissively
  2. bow deeply
  3. kneel such that forehead touches ground

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