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Kowtow

/ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/

The act of kowtowing.

📖 Definitions of "Kowtow"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of kowtowing.

verb
  1. 1

    To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.

  2. 2

    To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.

  3. 3

    To bow very deeply.

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