kowtow [verb]

Definition of kowtow:

  • To act in an obsequious manner, especially in order to gain favor.
  • To be servile; to fawn.

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Sentence/Example of kowtow:

The politician kowtowed to the powerful lobbyists.

Employees who kowtow to their bosses often miss out on promotions.

He had to kowtow to his demanding client to keep the business.

She refused to kowtow to the company's sexist policies.

Many people believe that it's important to stand up for yourself rather than kowtow to others.

The actor was criticized for kowtowing to the studio's demands.

The young artist refused to kowtow to the art critics' opinions.

The company's success was built on kowtowing to the demands of the market.

The politician's speech was filled with empty promises as he kowtowed to the crowd.

It's essential to maintain your integrity and not kowtow to pressure.

The student's fear of failing caused him to kowtow to the teacher's every request.

The company's new CEO was known for their unwillingness to kowtow to tradition.

The young entrepreneur refused to kowtow to the established industry leaders.

The politician's reputation suffered when it was revealed that he had kowtowed to a foreign power.

The athlete's coach encouraged them to be confident and not kowtow to their opponents.

The company's culture of kowtowing to upper management stifled creativity.

The young woman refused to kowtow to societal expectations about women's roles.

The politician's speech was a blatant attempt to kowtow to the voters.

The employee's career stagnated due to their willingness to kowtow to their boss.

The artist's unique style was a result of their refusal to kowtow to trends.

The company's downfall can be traced back to their decision to kowtow to competitors.

The young leader inspired their team by refusing to kowtow to authority.

The politician's speech was filled with empty promises as they kowtowed to the special interest groups.

The company's culture of innovation was built on a refusal to kowtow to the status quo.

The young entrepreneur's success was due in part to their ability to resist kowtowing to investors.