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sycophant [ˈsıkəfənt] N

sycophant

阿谀奉承者 ēyú fèngcheng zhě

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He is called a demagogue and a sycophant, and his eloquence is described as of a coarse and vehement character. en.wikipedia.org

He became a sycophant to the sultan. en.wikipedia.org

His pockets hold many things as sycophants favor in strange things. en.wikipedia.org

Minimus's swivel-head feature allows him to switch between his two faces, one being a sycophant, the other a grumbler. en.wikipedia.org

The minister who allowed the ruler to err rather than risk upsetting him was regarded as a sycophant, a careerist rather a loyal adviser. en.wikipedia.org

Third is a sycophant in raptures at the thought of prosecuting victims on the wing. en.wikipedia.org

He was a great raconteur, and he was always surrounded by sycophants who let him pick up the tab. en.wikipedia.org

The problem is all these sycophants surrounding him who grovel in order to get their favours granted. www.dailymail.co.uk

The smooth and courtly language they employ immediately establishes them as sycophants. en.wikipedia.org

Leaders who are narcissists make their people give great shows affirming their righteous leadership, demand praise from others, and employ yes men, or sycophants. en.wikipedia.org

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