kotowing

[US]/ˈkaʊtaʊɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈkaʊtaʊɪŋ/

Translation

n.a deep bow or act of kneeling in respect
v.to kneel and touch the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect

Phrases & Collocations

kotowing to authority

kotowing to pressure

kotowing to demands

kotowing to tradition

kotowing to expectations

kotowing to critics

kotowing to trends

kotowing to power

kotowing to superiors

kotowing to influence

Example Sentences

he was accused of kotowing to the powerful.

many politicians are often seen kotowing to lobbyists.

she felt uncomfortable with the idea of kotowing to tradition.

in some cultures, kotowing is a sign of respect.

he refused to engage in kotowing to corporate interests.

she believes that kotowing to authority is not necessary.

the artist was criticized for kotowing to commercial pressures.

he has a reputation for kotowing to his superiors.

many employees feel they must engage in kotowing to keep their jobs.

kotowing to public opinion can sometimes be detrimental.

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