sycophancy

Noun

Meaning

The character or characteristic of a sycophant.

False accusation; calumniation; talebearing.

Obsequious flattery; servility.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

blarney encomium worship tribute praise applause eulogy incense compliment flattering adoration flattery commendation approbation adulation
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Antonyms

criticism decrease harm abuse fun blame
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Hypernyms

obsequiousness servility

Examples

He remained with the party until 2008, when he became disillusioned with the sycophancy and nepotism. Source: Internet

Again, Idriss Kamara’s notion of including remarks purportedly made by a Mr. Fornah is a stingy sycophancy and hypocrisy to tear apart good people with common purpose in order to satisfy his selfish ends. Source: Internet

The Ivies should not reduce their role to that of puppet and sycophancy before a non Urhobo Governor instead of championing of Urhobo cause. Source: Internet

Re: Desoso's apology to Rawlings 'sycophancy at th You’ve said it all, I don’t know why NDC is still worrying themselves with greedy Rawlings who has betrayed them on several occasions to the benefit of NPP. Source: Internet

It was a shameful display of sycophancy and ego-stroking. Source: Internet

He then added, “Revolting sycophancy by Pence and others in the Administration to Trump. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

syconium syconoid syconus sycophant sycophantcy sycophantic