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Sycophant

Description:

The term "sycophant" refers to a person who flatters or ingratiates themselves towards others, typically in order to gain favor, advantage, or favors. A sycophant often displays insincere kindness, exaggerated admiration, and excessive praise towards influential individuals, with an ulterior motive.

Examples:

Sense: Noun

1. She distanced herself from the sycophants who surrounded the wealthy business magnate.

2. Throughout history, leaders have been surrounded by sycophants seeking personal gain.

Sense: Adjective

1. His sycophant behavior towards his boss made his colleagues question his sincerity.

2. The sycophant journalist wrote a biased article praising the politician, ignoring their faults.

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