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Meaning of sycophants

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sycophants

noun

Definitions

One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.
Synonyms:ass-kisserbrown nosersuck upyes man
One who seeks to gain through the powerful and influential.
Synonyms:flunkylackeyparasite
An informer; a talebearer.

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