Kowtow

n.	1.	The prostration made by mandarins and others to their superiors, either as homage or worship, by knocking the forehead on the ground; same as Kotow. There are degrees in the rite, the highest being expressed by three knockings.
v. i.	1.	To perform the kowtow. Same as Kotow [imp. & p. p. Kowtowed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Kowtowing.] I have salaamed and kowtowed to him. - H. James.

Noun	1.	kowtow - a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission Synonyms: kotow
Verb	1.	kowtow - bend the knees and bow in a servile manner Synonyms: genuflect, scrape
	2.	kowtow - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss" Synonyms: bootlick, kotow, toady, truckle, fawn, suck up

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