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sycophant

noun

/ˈsɪkəfənt/

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

play the sycophant

flatterer,toady,yes-man,brown-noser,bootlicker

critic,opponent

political sycophant,loyal sycophant,sycophant followers,flattering sycophant

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

An unorthodox or independent-minded person.

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

Something that obstructs progress.