Sycophant

"Sycophant" in German

Kriecher

(one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person)

Schleimer

(one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person)

Schmeichler

(one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person)

Speichellecker

(one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person)

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