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sycophant

/ˈsɪkəfænt/

Meanings
noun
One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.

Examples :

"The sycophant in the office tried to win the boss's favor by showering him with exaggerated praise. "
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Illustration exaggerated

exaggerated verb

/ɛɡ-/

To overstate, to describe more than is fact.

"My brother exaggerated how difficult the math test was, saying it would take him hours to complete, when in reality he finished it in just 30 minutes. "

Illustration talebearer

talebearer noun

/ˈteɪlˌberər/

An indiscreet person who spreads gossip.

""Nobody trusts Sarah with secrets because she's known to be a talebearer." "

Illustration influential

influential noun

/ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

A person who has influence

"The influential in our class was always asked for advice on projects. "

Illustration constantly

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

Illustration coworkers

coworkers noun

/ˈkoʊwɜːrkərz/ /ˈkoʊwɜːrkərs/

Somebody with whom one works.

"He heard from a coworker that the company planned to merge those departments."

Illustration obsequious

obsequious adjective

/əbˈsiːkwi.əs/

Obedient; compliant with someone else's orders or wishes.

"The new employee was almost obsequious, agreeing with everything the manager said in an attempt to impress her. "

Illustration excessively

excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

Illustration compliments

compliments noun

/ˈkɒmplɪmənts/ /ˈkɑmplɪmənts/

An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect.

"Her performance earned her many compliments from the audience. "

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flatterer noun

/ˈflætərər/ /ˈflæɾərər/

One who flatters.

"The boss promoted the employee who was known as a flatterer, even though others were more qualified. "

Illustration calumniate

calumniate verb

/kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/

To make hurtful untrue comments about.

"His angry ex-colleague tried to calumniate him by spreading false rumors about his work ethic. "

Illustration advantage

advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

Illustration showering

showering verb

/ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈʃaʊrɪŋ/

(followed by with) To spray with (a specified liquid).

"The gardener is showering the plants with water. "