Kowtow(verb)
Act in an excessively submissive manner; behave like a servant before someone.
Hindi meaning:चापलूसी करते हुए अधीनता दिखाना
Synonyms: Grovel, Cower, Submit, Obey
Antonyms: Defy, Resist, Oppose, Challenge
Example: He refused to kowtow to the powerful officials despite their pressure.
Trick to remember: Kowtow sounds like kao-tao matlab kisi ke saamne itna jhuk jana ki bas sirf yes sir hi bolte raho.
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