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craven(mean, submissive, subservient, sycophantic)
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parasitic(humble, compliant, flattering, deferential)
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smarmy(flattering, sycophantic, toadying, servile)
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sycophantish
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unctuous(mean, submissive, flattering, subservient)
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bouncing
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brownnosing(humble, compliant, flattering, deferential)
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contemptible
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contracting
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oily
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scraping(humble, flattering, deferential, sycophantic)
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slimy
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snivelling
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sordid
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spineless(humble, compliant, flattering, deferential)
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time-serving
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toadyish
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vile
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wheedling
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adulatory(flattering, sycophantic, praising, obsequious)
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