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lickspittle

The word “lickspittle” has 3 syllables: lick-spit-tle

It's pronounced as /ˈlɪkˌspɪt.əl/

What is synonym and antonym for lickspittle?

In the thesaurus, “lickspittle” has 48 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lickspittle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lickspittle

Antonyms for lickspittle

Meanings of lickspittle

  • noun
    1. A fawning toady; a base sycophant.
    2. (by extension) The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.
  • verb
    1. To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).

Example Sentences

  • The arrogant boss surrounded himself with lickspittle employees who never disagreed.
  • He refused to act like a lickspittle just to gain favor.
  • The character was portrayed as a greedy lickspittle in the story.
  • Nobody respected him because he behaved like a lickspittle.
  • She disliked working with a lickspittle who constantly flattered the manager.

On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lickspittle, such as: adherent, admirer, adulator, apparatchik, apple-polisher, ass-kisser, bootlicker.

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