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sycophancy

Translations

sycophancynoun

sycophancies

His sycophancy towards the boss was obvious to everyone.

Его подхалимаж перед начальником был очевиден всем.

The politician's sycophancy was evident in his speeches.

Лесть политика была очевидна в его речах.

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Synonyms

sycophancynoun

Obsequious behavior towards someone important in order to gain advantage.

His sycophancy towards the boss was evident in the way he constantly praised her decisions.

Servile flattery; the practice of excessively praising or flattering someone powerful in order to gain personal advantage.

Her open sycophancy made everyone roll their eyes whenever the CEO entered the room.

An act or instance of such obsequious flattery.

Inviting the senator to a luxurious weekend retreat was just another of the lobbyist’s sycophancies.