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kotow::noun | Spocien Dictionary

kotow

noun

/'koʊ'taʊ/

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

Type	Words
Synonyms	kowtow
Type of	bowing, bow, obeisance

kotow

verb

/'koʊ'taʊ/

try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Type	Words
Synonyms	bootlick, fawn, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle
Type of	flatter, blandish
Has types	court favour, curry favor, curry favour, court favor