Although a lickspit licks spit and an ass-kisser kisses asses, both expressions are used for people who are tarred with the same brush.
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Tarred
Synonyms for "tarred" (18 found)
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Tom was tarred and feathered by the crowd.
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Tom and Mary are tarred with the same brush.
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The road has been tarred.
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