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sycophant
[ sik-uh-fuhnt, -fant, sahy-kuh- ]
noun
- a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
Synonyms: , , ,
sycophant
/ ˈɪəəԳ /
noun
- a person who uses flattery to win favour from individuals wielding influence; toady
Derived Forms
- ˈ⳦DZԳ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ⳦o·t ⳦o·t· ⳦o·Գi adjective
- ⳦o·t··ly ⳦o·Գi·ly adverb
- ⳦o·Գ· noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sycophant1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of sycophant1
Example Sentences
For two hours, Donald Trump sat with his loyal sycophants and revelled in their professed unconditional love and appreciation.
Donald Trump and his sycophants are dismantling core institutions in the nation long considered the world’s leading democracy.
—Trump the mastermind: Trump’s spokespersons and most ardent sycophants are claiming that his on-and-off tariff policies were always part of the plan.
Trump and his Republican sycophants should be asked repeatedly about the breakdowns, harms to people, and basically put them on the defensive.
It featured several swipes at his perceived enemies and wild bleating cheers from his favorite sycophants.
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