kowtowed

[US]/ˈkaʊtaʊd/
[UK]/ˈkaʊtaʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of kowtow; to show excessive respect or obedience; to act in a submissive manner; to kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission

Phrases & Collocations

kowtowed to

kowtowed before

kowtowed excessively

kowtowed in submission

kowtowed to authority

kowtowed to pressure

kowtowed in fear

kowtowed to leaders

kowtowed in silence

kowtowed for favors

Example Sentences

he kowtowed to the authority figures in the room.

she felt pressured to kowtow to her boss's demands.

the politician kowtowed to the lobbyists for support.

they expected him to kowtow to their traditions.

in the past, many would kowtow to the emperor.

she refused to kowtow to societal expectations.

he kowtowed to the critics after the backlash.

they were taught to kowtow to their elders.

many felt he kowtowed to the media's demands.

she was criticized for kowtowing to popular opinion.

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