| Pronunciation: | | 'sikufunsee
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[n] fawning obsequiousness |
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SYCOPHANCY is a 10 letter word that starts with S. |
| | See Also: | | obsequiousness, servility, subservience |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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