kotow

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Noun	1.	kotow - a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submissionkowtowbowing, obeisance, bow - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Verb	1.	kotow - try to gain favor by cringing or flattering; "He is always kowtowing to his boss"bootlick, toady, truckle, fawn, kowtow, suck upblandish, flatter - praise somewhat dishonestlycourt favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour - seek favor by fawning or flattery; "This employee is currying favor with his superordinates"