bootlick

/ˈbuːtlɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who flatters or tries to win favor by showing excessive or insincere devotion or loyalty, especially to a person in a position of power.

“The politician was accused of being a bootlick to the wealthy donors who funded his campaign.”

Synonyms

  • flatterer
  • sycophant

Antonyms

  • critic
  • dissenter