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View usage for: truckle in British English 1 (ˈtrʌkəl) verb(intransitive; usually foll by to) to yield weakly; give in Derived forms truckler (ˈtruckler) noun Word origin C17: from obsolete truckle to sleep in a truckle bed; see truckle2truckle in British English 2 (ˈtrʌkəl) noun2. a small barrel-shaped cheese verb3. (intransitive) to roll on truckles 4. (transitive) to push (a piece of furniture) along on truckles Word origin C15 trokel, from Anglo-Norman trocle, from Latin trochlea sheave of a pulley; see trochleatruckle in American English (ˈtrʌkəl) verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈtruckled or ˈtruckling2. to be servile; cringe, submit, toady, etc. usually with to Word origin ME trocle < L trochlea, pulley, roller: see trochlea Examples of 'truckle' in a sentencetruckle Synonyms of 'truckle'give in, yield, concede, submit More Synonyms of truckle Definition to yield weakly or give in Synonyms concede defer crouch stoop cringe pander to bend the knee knuckle under bow and scrape lick (someone's) boots Additional synonymsDefinition to behave in a submissive or timid way Synonyms grovel, bend, bow, creep, crawl, sneak, kneel, crouch, stoop, fawn, pander to, toady, kowtow, brown-nose (taboo, slang), truckle, kiss ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), bootlick (informal) Definition to seek attention from (someone) by insincere flattery People fawn on you when you're famous. Synonyms ingratiate yourself, court, flatter, pander to, creep, crawl, kneel, cringe, grovel, curry favour, toady, pay court, kowtow, brown-nose (taboo, slang), bow and scrape, dance attendance, truckle, kiss ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), be obsequious, be servile, lick (someone's) boots, lick (someone's) arse (taboo, slang) Definition to yield or concede I knew he'd give way if I nagged enough. Synonyms concede, yield, back down, make concessions, accede, acquiesce, acknowledge defeat - truant
- truce
- truck
- truckle
- truculent
- trudge
- true
Additional synonymsDefinition to be humble and very respectful (towards) Nor did he kowtow to his editors. Synonyms grovel, court, flatter, cringe, fawn, pander to, suck up to (slang), toady, kiss someone's ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), brown-nose (taboo, slang), truckle, lick someone's boots, lick someone's arse (taboo, slang) Definition to accept the will of another person or a superior force If I submitted to their demands, they would not press the allegations. Synonyms surrender, yield, give in, agree, bend, bow, endure, tolerate, comply, put up with (informal), succumb, defer, stoop, cave in (informal), capitulate, accede, acquiesce, toe the line, knuckle under, resign yourself, lay down arms, hoist the white flag, throw in the sponge Definition to fawn on and flatter (someone) They came backstage, cooing and toadying to him. Synonyms fawn on, flatter, grovel, creep, crawl, cringe, pander to, suck up to (informal), curry favour with, butter up, kiss someone's ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), brown-nose (taboo, slang), kowtow to, bow and scrape, lick someone's boots, kiss the feet of, lick someone's arse (taboo, slang), be obsequious to Definition to give way, submit, or surrender, through force or persuasion She yielded to general pressure. Synonyms bow, submit, give in, surrender, give way, succumb, cave in (informal), capitulate, knuckle under, resign yourself |