groveler
- noun
- /ˈɡrɒvələr/
:
lameador
- He always acts like a groveler, trying to please his boss with flattery.
Seen here playing the air hoagie, Ryan made sure no one forgot just how much of A groveler Vance is.
- Seen here playing the air hoagie, Ryan made sure no one forgot just how much of A groveler Vance is.
Examples
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His reputation as a groveler made others hesitant to trust him for honest feedback.
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As a groveler, she would apologize profusely for even minor mistakes.
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Money groveler.
Synonyms
17
9.3
A person who praises someone important to get favors
15
6.4
A person who lets others treat them badly without standing up for themselves
5
7.7
A person who praises someone in power to get an advantage
3
4.2
A person who gives fake praise to get someone's favor
2
9.6
A person who flatters someone in power to get favors
1
9.9
A person who praises someone in power to get benefits
1
8.3
A person who praises someone in charge too much to gain favor
1
8.7
A person who flatters someone in power to get favours
A person who praises others too much to gain their favor
A person who tries too hard to please people in power
How Submissive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Groveler comes from the verb grovel, which once meant 'to lie or crawl on the ground'. So a groveler is like someone who 'crawls' before others, acting very humble to get favor or avoid punishment.