Kowtow
Verbनतमस्तक होना / अधीनता दिखाना
Definition
To act in an excessively subservient manner in order to gain approval or advantage; to grovel.
Contextual Sentence: "The diplomat refused to kowtow to the demands of the hostile delegation during the negotiations."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Imagine kneeling down ('kow') to touch someone's toes ('tow') to get a favor.
Synonyms
Grovel
Subservience
Cringe
Antonyms
Defy
Resist
Stand up for