kowtow

/kˈa‌ʊta‌ʊ/

/ˈkaʊˈtaʊ/, /ˈkoʊˈtoʊ/

Kowtow

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

synonyms : kotow

to kowtow

MAIN VERB

to attempt at pleasing an authority by excessively flattering and obeying them

synonyms : bootlick

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

synonyms : genuflect

Examples

1. Kowtow to it.

2. We didn't kowtow, we don't count kowtow.

3. Everybody else relates to him by kowtowing.

4. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer accused GOP opponents today of kowtowing to former President Trump.