KOWTOW

Definition

1. noun a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission. — synonyms: kotow
2. verb bend the knees and bow in a servile manner. — synonyms: scrape, genuflect
3. verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering. — synonyms: fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kotow, suck_up