kowtow in Norwegian
kowtow in Norwegian is kowtow — kowtow means to kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
kowtow in Norwegian
kowtow
The act of kowtowing.
What does "kowtow" mean?
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verb To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
"Officials once had to kowtow before the emperor."
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verb To act in an excessively submissive or obedient way toward someone.
"He refused to kowtow to his boss's unreasonable demands."
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noun The act of kowtowing.
"The ambassador performed the traditional kowtow."
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kowtow in a sentence
- Officials once had to kowtow before the emperor.
- He refused to kowtow to his boss's unreasonable demands.
- The company was accused of kowtowing to its biggest investor.
- The ambassador performed the traditional kowtow.
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What is "kowtow" in Norwegian?
"kowtow" in Norwegian is kowtow. kowtow means: To kneel and bow so low that the forehead touches the ground, as a sign of deep respect or submission.
How do you use "kowtow" in a sentence?
Example: "Officials once had to kowtow before the emperor." In Norwegian, "kowtow" is kowtow.
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