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kowtow

English

  1. 🔊 a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
  2. 🔊 bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  3. 🔊 try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
    “He is always kowtowing to his boss”

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