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sycophancy |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sycophancy \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 From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: sycophancy n : fawning obsequiousness
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