What is another word for timeservers?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪmsɜːvəz] (IPA)

Timeservers are individuals who are often lazy and lack ambition, preferring to take the path of least resistance and conform to the norms and expectations of others, particularly those in positions of power. Some synonyms for timeservers include sycophants, yes-men, flatterers, toadies, lickspittles, brown-nosers, and apple-polishers. These terms all describe people who are willing to do whatever it takes to gain favor with those in positions of authority, even if it means sacrificing their own values and integrity. While timeservers may be convenient for those in power, they ultimately contribute to a culture of status quo rather than innovation and progress.

What are the hypernyms for Timeservers?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Timeservers

As the timeservers who had pretended to shudder at the thought of a Popish king, and who had shed without pity the innocent blood of a Popish peer, now elbowed each other to get near a Popish altar, the accomplished Trimmer might, with some justice, indulge his solitary pride in that unpopular nickname.
"The History of England from the Accession of James II. Volume 1 (of 5)"
Thomas Babington Macaulay
It is Nevil's perfect truthfulness that makes him appear worse to you than men who are timeservers.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith
timeservers bowed the knee to so much power; the charitable accepted so splendid an atonement.
"The Great Miss Driver"
Anthony Hope

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