March 21, 2027

Sycophancy

noun

Definition

The behaviour of a sycophant; obsequious flattery. Sycophancy is the enemy of honest counsel and ultimately serves no one well.

Example Sentence

“The culture of sycophancy around the CEO meant no one had told him the hard truths for years.”

Etymology

From Greek sukophantia, from sukophantes (informer).

Scrabble Score

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SYCOPHANCY scores 25 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

flattery toadying fawning obsequiousness

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