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kowtow verb

  /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner.
 aanpassen, onderdanig, zich, zijn
  • (intransitive) To bow very deeply.
 buigen, diep, zich
  • (intransitive, historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
 buigen, knielen, zich

kowtow noun

  /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/
  • The act of kowtowing.
 buiging, kotau
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