kowtows

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

Translation

v.to kneel and touch the ground with the forehead in worship or submission

Phrases & Collocations

kowtows to authority

kowtows to tradition

kowtows to power

kowtows to pressure

kowtows to demands

kowtows to leaders

kowtows to rules

kowtows to customs

kowtows to norms

Example Sentences

he kowtows to his boss every time they meet.

in some cultures, one must kowtow to show respect.

she kowtows to the traditions of her ancestors.

he feels that he has to kowtow to societal expectations.

the student kowtows to the teacher to show gratitude.

they believe that one should not have to kowtow to authority.

he always kowtows in front of the elders.

she refuses to kowtow to anyone, regardless of their status.

many believe that respect should not require one to kowtow.

he feels uncomfortable having to kowtow to the demands of his job.

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