1. kowtow

noun. (ˈkaʊˈtaʊ, ˈkoʊˈtoʊ) A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission.
Synonyms
obeisance bow bowing kotow
Antonyms
stand criticize straighten disobedience rear

2. kowtow

verb. (ˈkaʊˈtaʊ, ˈkoʊˈtoʊ) Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.
Synonyms
scrape genuflect bow
Antonyms
belittle tear apart trash disgrace

3. kowtow

verb. (ˈkaʊˈtaʊ, ˈkoʊˈtoʊ) Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.
Synonyms
truckle blandish toady court favour bootlick fawn curry favour court favor flatter curry favor kotow suck up
Antonyms
disparage straight line domineering deprecate vilipend
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