Thesaurus: kowtow

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1. n. & v. i. The same as Kotow.
2. n. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
3. v. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
4. v. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
5. The same as Kotow. I have salaamed and kowtowed to him. H. James.
6. The same as Kotow.I have salaamed and kowtowed to him. H. James.
7. v:100 n. a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission