sycophants

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Noun sycophant has 1 sense

sycophant, toady, crawler, lackey - a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
--₁ is a kind of flatterer, adulator
--₁ has particulars:
apple polisher, bootlicker, fawner, groveller, groveler, truckler, ass-kisser; goody-goody

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Sycophants

Definition:

Sycophants refers to people who excessively flatter others, often for personal gain or to gain favor.

Senses:

Noun: Plural form of sycophant.

Usage:

Sycophants can be found in various settings such as workplaces, social circles, and even in politics.

Despite being aware of the sycophants around him, the celebrity couldn't resist their flattery.

The group of sycophants constantly surrounded the wealthy businessman, hoping for financial benefits.

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