Quail and Toady

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Quail verb - To draw back or crouch down in fearful submission.

Usage example: brave resisters who did not quail before the tyrant's iron hand

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Toady and quail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Toady" instead a verb "Quail".

Nearby Words: quailed, quailing

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

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Quail and toady are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quail" instead a verb "Toady".

Nearby Words: toadying, toad, toadyism, toadied

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