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ingratiation

Translations

ingratiationnoun
ingratiations
pl
flatterieAu sens d'effort délibéré pour s'attirer les faveurs de quelqu'un, souvent par des paroles ou une attitude serviles.
His constant ingratiation with the boss eventually led to a promotion.
Sa flatterie constante envers le patron lui a finalement valu une promotion.
Additional translations
obséquiositéAu sens de comportement servile destiné à se rendre agréable et à obtenir la faveur d'autrui.
Synonyms
flattery
brown-nosing
ingratiating behavior
sycophancy
fawning

Definitions

ingratiationnoun
The act of gaining favor or approval for oneself by deliberate efforts.
His constant ingratiation with the boss eventually led to a promotion.
The state of having won another’s favor, often through flattery or obsequious behavior.
The minister’s sudden popularity was the result of careful ingratiation with the party leadership.
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