noun as in strong fondness

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sycophants, flatterers, toadies

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Example Sentences

Example:The sycophants surrounded him, eager to obsequiously fawn over him.

Definition:Persons who flatter others to gain personal advantage; fawning followers.

From sycophants

Example:He was dealing with a group of obsequious flatterers who only wanted to ingratiate themselves.

Definition:People who flatter and compliment others excessively to gain advantage.

From flatterers

Example:One of his toadies suggested that he should take a pay cut to bring the company back to profitability.

Definition:A person who flatters and obeys another, especially a person of higher status, to gain a personal advantage.

From toadies