What is another word for kowtowed?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊta͡ʊd] (IPA)

Kowtowed means to act in a submissive manner or to show extreme respect or obedience. Some synonyms for kowtowed include bowed, groveled, submitted, yielded, and acquiesced. Other options may include genuflected, prostrated, deferred, obeyed, or complied. These words all convey a sense of submissiveness and deference to someone or something else. The usage of these synonyms can vary depending on the context of the situation, but they all generally express a similar type of behavior. Whether someone is bowing to a leader or submitting to a command, these synonyms for kowtowed can be useful in conveying the appropriate tone in writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for Kowtowed?

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

Usage examples for Kowtowed

They had kowtowed as a matter of form by the command of the principal.
"Botchan (Master Darling)"
Mr. Kin-nosuke Natsume, trans. by Yasotaro Morri
"He kowtowed profoundly at the mere mention of your charitable occupation and proceeded to depart, remarking that it would indeed be corrupt to disturb so meritorious an exercise with a scheme simply for your earthly enrichment," again reported the message-bearer.
"Kai Lung's Golden Hours"
Ernest Bramah Commentator: Hilaire Belloc
But that was not so bad as the way I was kowtowed to everywhere because my father was making millions by selling cannons.
"Major Barbara"
George Bernard Shaw

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