What is another word for kowtowers?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊta͡ʊəz] (IPA) 
Kowtowers are those who show excessive subservience or obedience, often towards someone in authority. Synonyms for kowtowers include sycophants, toadies, brown-nosers, grovelers, flatterers, apple polishers, obsequious individuals, and bootlickers. Sycophants are those who flatter someone in power, often for personal gain. Toadies are those who are overly eager to please someone in power. Brown-nosers are those who flatter someone in authority in a transparently insincere way. Grovelers are those who show excessive deference or submission. Flatterers are those who excessively praise someone in authority, often insincerely. Apple polishers are those who try to flatter or impress someone in authority.
