sycophancy

What is another word for sycophancy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — Behaviour that flatters people excessively in order to gain favour.

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Etymology

Came into English via Latin sȳcophantia, from Ancient Greek σῡκοφᾰντῐ́ᾱ (sūkophăntĭ́ā), equivalent to sycophant + -cy.