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Obsequiousness vs Sycophancy - What's the difference?

obsequiousness | sycophancy |

As nouns the difference between obsequiousness and sycophancy

is that obsequiousness is the quality of being obsequious; servile compliance while sycophancy is the fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.

obsequiousness

English

Noun

(-)
  • the quality of being obsequious; servile compliance

    • sycophancy

    English

    Noun

    (sycophancies)
  • The fawning behavior of a sycophant; servile flattery.

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