As verbs the difference between kowtowed and kotowed
is that kowtowed is past tense of kowtow while kotowed is past tense of kotow.
kowtowed
English
Verb
(head)
(kowtow)
kowtow
English
Alternative forms
* kotow
Verb
(
en verb)
To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
To bow very deeply.
(figuratively) To act in a very submissive manner.
Noun
(
en noun)
The act of kowtowing.
See also
* prostrate