sycophants
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:His fawning sycophants treated him as if he were a king.
Definition:describes people who show excessive and unwarranted admiration or devotion in order to gain favor.
Example:In his new role, he learned to play the sycophant to gain the support of the board members.
Definition:describes someone who pretends to be flattering or obliging in an insincere manner to achieve their goals.
Example:Her constant sycophantic behavior began to irritate her colleagues.
Definition:describes actions or attitudes that are characterized by flattery and obsequiousness, often to the point of insincerity.
Example:He was being seen as a sycophant for hire in the political arena.
Definition:describes someone who is willing to provide flattery and servility for compensation or to secure an advantage.
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