sycophants

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

Translation

n.people who flatter others for personal gain

Phrases & Collocations

sycophants abound

surrounded by sycophants

sycophants everywhere

foolish sycophants

sycophants in power

expose sycophants

sycophants and flatterers

banish sycophants

deal with sycophants

sycophants in disguise

Example Sentences

he surrounded himself with sycophants to boost his ego.

many leaders are often accompanied by sycophants.

sycophants will say anything to gain favor.

she quickly learned to identify the sycophants in her office.

sycophants can create a toxic work environment.

he dismissed the sycophants and sought honest feedback.

in politics, sycophants often thrive.

she was tired of the sycophants constantly praising her.

his circle was filled with sycophants who only cared about his wealth.

true friends are not sycophants; they offer genuine support.

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