Suck up and Scorn

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

Usage example: a young lieutenant constantly sucking up to the commanding officer

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Scorn is an antonym for suck up.

Scorn verb - To show contempt for.

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Suck up is an antonym for scorn.

Nearby Words: scornful, scorned, scornfully, scorning

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