Sycophant
noun
One who flatters to gain favor
“The chair's inner circle was full of sycophants who told him only what he wanted to hear.”
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What does sycophant mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotAn honest critic
- NotA careful advisor
- NotA loud opponent
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