kowtowing

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

Translation

v.the act of kneeling and bowing to show deep respect; to be excessively submissive or obedient; to act in a servile manner

Phrases & Collocations

kowtowing to authority

kowtowing to power

kowtowing to tradition

kowtowing to demands

kowtowing to critics

kowtowing to trends

kowtowing to expectations

kowtowing to superiors

kowtowing to society

kowtowing to leaders

Example Sentences

he was kowtowing to the demands of his boss.

many employees feel like they are constantly kowtowing to corporate culture.

she refused to keep kowtowing to her critics.

the politician was accused of kowtowing to special interest groups.

they were tired of kowtowing to outdated traditions.

kowtowing to peer pressure can lead to poor decisions.

he felt that kowtowing to societal expectations was unnecessary.

kowtowing to authority can undermine your own confidence.

she criticized the practice of kowtowing to wealthy donors.

in some cultures, kowtowing is a sign of respect.

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