kowtow

[US]/ˈkaʊtaʊ/
[UK]/ˈkaʊtaʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a traditional Chinese act of kneeling and bowing deeply as a sign of respect or submission; the act of kneeling and bowing deeply
vi.to kneel and bow deeply in respect or submission; to act in an excessively subservient manner

Phrases & Collocations

kowtow to authority

kowtow to pressure

kowtow to demands

kowtow to tradition

kowtow to expectations

kowtow to rules

kowtow to critics

kowtow to power

kowtow to leaders

kowtow to customs

Example Sentences

he had to kowtow to the demands of his boss.

in some cultures, it is customary to kowtow as a sign of respect.

she refused to kowtow to peer pressure.

many people believe you shouldn't have to kowtow to anyone.

he felt he had to kowtow to the traditions of his family.

politicians often kowtow to their constituents' wishes.

she had to kowtow to the rules of the organization.

it's not right to kowtow to someone just because of their status.

he would never kowtow to anyone, regardless of their power.

in ancient times, subjects were expected to kowtow to their emperors.

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