Kow-tow

Kow-tow (V):

Pronunciation:

• kou-tou

Word Meaning:

• Kow-tow, as a verb, means to act in an excessively subservient or obsequious manner, often to the point of bowing or kneeling, as a sign of deep respect or submission.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The subordinate was expected to kow-tow to the authoritarian leader.
2. He refused to kow-tow to unjust demands and stood up for his principles.
3. The tradition required everyone to kow-tow before the emperor.

Synonyms:

1. Bow
2. Submit
3. Grovel
4. Fawn
5. Obey

Antonyms:

1. Resist
2. Rebel
3. Defy
4. Disobey
5. Challenge

Word Meaning in Hindi:

• पिरोना (Pirona) or दबाव डालना (Dabav Daalna)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. उप-भक्त को अधिकृत नेता के सामर्थ्यपूर्ण शील में कौ-तौ करना था। (The subordinate was expected to kow-tow to the authoritarian leader.)
2. उसने अन्यायपूर्ण मांगों को कौ-तौ करने से इनकार किया और अपने सिद्धांतों की रक्षा की। (He refused to kow-tow to unjust demands and stood up for his principles.)
3. परंपरा चाहती थी कि सभी को सम्राट के सामने कौ-तौ करना होता था। (The tradition required everyone to kow-tow before the emperor.)