Assent and Kowtow

Assent

Assent verb - To give or express one's approval (as to a proposal).

Kowtow and assent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Kowtow" instead a verb "Assent".

Nearby Words: assenting, assented

Kowtow

Kowtow verb - To use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior.

Assent and kowtow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assent" instead a verb "Kowtow".

Nearby Words: kowtowing, kowtowed
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Kowtow and Assent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/assent/kowtow
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