About The Word Sycophancy
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Sycophancy
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What's The Definition Of Sycophancy?
[n] fawning obsequiousness
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sycophancy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sycophancy: See Also | obsequiousness | servility | subservience Sycophancy In Webster's Dictionary \Syc"o*phan*cy\, n. [Cf. L. sycophantia deceit, Gr. ?
false accusation.]
The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence:
(a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. [Obs.] --Bp.
Hall.
(b) Obsequious flattery; servility.
The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr.
Addison against Pope. --Bp.
Warburton.
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