bootlicking Synonyms

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attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery

attempting to win favor by flattery

The culture of bootlicking in the company was pervasive, with employees constantly vying for favor from higher-ups.
Despite his talent, he resorted to bootlicking to secure promotions and bonuses.
The practice of bootlicking eroded the team's morale, as genuine efforts were overshadowed by insincere flattery.
Bootlicking may offer short-term benefits, but it undermines integrity and professionalism in the long run.
She refused to engage in bootlicking, preferring to earn recognition through hard work and dedication.
The manager's blatant bootlicking created resentment among his subordinates, who felt undervalued and overlooked.
In a workplace where bootlicking is rampant, innovation and creativity are stifled in favor of conformity.
The CEO's tolerance of bootlicking encouraged a toxic work environment where sycophancy thrived.
The company's promotion system rewarded bootlicking over competence, leading to disillusionment among talented employees.
By addressing the issue of bootlicking head-on, the organization was able to foster a more transparent and merit-based culture.

attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery, attempting to win favor by flattery

toadying, fawning, kowtowing,fussing, drooling, truckling, slobbering, apple-polishing, gushing, courting

despising, disdaining, jeering, scoffing, disdaining, jeering, scorning, scoffing,despising, scorning

The culture of bootlicking in the company was pervasive, with employees constantly vying for favor from higher-ups.

Despite his talent, he resorted to bootlicking to secure promotions and bonuses.

The practice of bootlicking eroded the team's morale, as genuine efforts were overshadowed by insincere flattery.

Bootlicking may offer short-term benefits, but it undermines integrity and professionalism in the long run.