noun🔗ShareThe act of kowtowing."The student's kowtow to the teacher's every command showed a lack of independent thought. "cultureritualactionsocietytraditionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo grovel, act in a very submissive manner."The student kowtowed to the teacher, hoping to avoid a punishment. "attitudeactioncharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground."The visiting dignitaries refused to kowtow to the emperor, considering it a sign of excessive submission. "cultureritualtraditionreligionsocietyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bow very deeply."The new employee had to kowtow to the CEO during the important business meeting. "cultureritualactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
