sycophancy
/ˈsɪkəfənsi/
noun
- Behavior that shows too much admiration or praise for someone in order to get something, like approval or advantage.
- Her sycophancy toward the celebrity was obvious when she laughed at every joke, even the unfunny ones.
- The manager was tired of the constant sycophancy from employees who only wanted a promotion.
- In politics, sycophancy can be dangerous because leaders stop hearing honest advice.
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