sycophancy
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/ˈsɪkəfənsi/
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/ˈsɪkəfənsi/
Excessive and insincere flattery towards someone, especially to gain favor or advantage.
His sycophancy towards the boss was obvious to everyone in the office.
上司に対する彼の迎合はオフィスの誰にでも明らかだった。