Sycophancy(noun)
Excessive flattery or praise used to gain favor from someone important or powerful.
Hindi meaning:चापलूसी
Synonyms: Flattery, Fawning, Servility, Adulation
Antonyms: Frankness, Sincerity, Honesty, Independence
Example: His sycophancy toward the manager was obvious because he praised every decision without question.
Trick to remember: Sycophancy = seek fancy favor — jab koi powerful person ko khush karne ke liye over-praise kare, that is sycophancy.
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