kowtowed
The word “kowtowed” has 2 syllables: kow-towed
It's pronounced as /ˈkaʊˌtaʊd/
What is synonym and antonym for kowtowed?
In the thesaurus, “kowtowed” has 36 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kowtowed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kowtowed
- abased
- adulated
- apple-polished
- blandished
- bootlicked
- cajoled
- coaxed
- courted
- cowered
- cringed
- curried favor
- debased
- deferred
- demeaned
- drooled
- endeared
- fawned
- flattered
- fussed
- groveled
- grovelled
- gushed
- idolized
- ingratiated
- kissed up to
- overpraised
- slavered
- slobbered
- soft-soaped
- submitted
- toadied
- truckled
- wooed
- worshiped
- worshipped
- yielded
Antonyms for kowtowed
Meanings of kowtowed
- verb
- To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.
- To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
- To bow very deeply.
Example Sentences
- He never kowtowed to anyone, no matter their power.
- They kowtowed to the boss just to keep their positions safe.
- She regretted how she kowtowed to public pressure instead of staying true to herself.
- The committee kowtowed to outside interests rather than serving the community.
- Instead of speaking his mind, he kowtowed and agreed with everything they said.
On this page you'll find 46 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kowtowed, such as: abased, adulated, apple-polished, blandished, bootlicked, braved, cajoled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
quailed
kissed up to
fawned
- abased
- adulated
- apple-polished
- blandished
- bootlicked
- cajoled
- coaxed
- courted
- cowered
- cringed
- curried favor
- debased
- deferred
- demeaned
- drooled
- endeared
- flattered
- fussed
- groveled
- grovelled
- gushed
- idolized
- ingratiated
- kissed up to
- kowtowed
- overpraised
- slavered
- slobbered
- soft-soaped
- submitted
- toadied
- truckled
- wooed
- worshiped
- worshipped
- yielded