lick-spittle Antonyms
Meaning of lick-spittle
Webster
lick-spittle (n.)
An abject flatterer or parasite.
lick-spittle Sentence Examples
- He was known in political circles as a lick-spittle, always eager to curry favor with those in power.
- The lick-spittle's flattery knew no bounds, as he shamelessly praised his superiors at every opportunity.
- Despite his lick-spittle behavior, he never seemed to gain the respect of his colleagues.
- The lick-spittle's constant fawning irritated even those who benefited from his obsequiousness.
- In his pursuit of advancement, he became little more than a lick-spittle, sacrificing his dignity for a chance at success.
- His lick-spittle demeanor made it difficult for others to take him seriously in professional settings.
- Behind closed doors, his colleagues mocked him for his lick-spittle antics.
- The lick-spittle's loyalty to authority bordered on sycophancy, earning him few genuine friends.
- Despite his lick-spittle tendencies, he remained oblivious to the disdain with which others regarded him.
- The lick-spittle's career was built on a foundation of sycophantic behavior rather than merit.
FAQs About the word lick-spittle
An abject flatterer or parasite.
bootlicker,flunkey, flunkie, sycophant, toady, minion, flunky, suck-up, henchman, parasite
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He was known in political circles as a lick-spittle, always eager to curry favor with those in power.
The lick-spittle's flattery knew no bounds, as he shamelessly praised his superiors at every opportunity.
Despite his lick-spittle behavior, he never seemed to gain the respect of his colleagues.
The lick-spittle's constant fawning irritated even those who benefited from his obsequiousness.
