bootlicking

As a noun terms

is .

As a verb bootlicking is

.

As verbs the difference between bootlicking and flatter

is that bootlicking is while flatter is to compliment someone, often insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

As a noun flatter is

a type of set tool used by blacksmiths.

As an adjective flatter is

(flat).

As a verb bootlicking is

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Subservient is a related term of bootlicking.

As an adjective subservient

is useful in an inferior capacity.

As a verb bootlicking is

.

Bootlicking is a related term of kowtowing.

As verbs the difference between bootlicking and kowtowing

is that bootlicking is while kowtowing is .

As a noun kowtowing is

the act of one who kowtows; a submissive bow.

Cowering is a related term of bootlicking.

As verbs the difference between cowering and bootlicking

is that cowering is while bootlicking is .

Deferential is a related term of bootlicking.

As an adjective deferential

is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

As a verb bootlicking is

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Servile is a related term of bootlicking.

As an adjective servile

is of or pertaining to a slave.

As a noun servile

is (grammar) an element which forms no part of the original root.

As a verb bootlicking is

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Cringing is a related term of bootlicking.

As verbs the difference between cringing and bootlicking

is that cringing is while bootlicking is .

As a noun cringing

is act of one who cringes.

Obsequious is a synonym of bootlicking.

As an adjective obsequious

is (archaic) obedient, compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

As a verb bootlicking is

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