footlicker

/ˈfuːtˌlɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who flatters someone in order to gain favor, often in a servile or obsequious manner, especially in reference to a person in a position of power.

“The politician was accused of being a footlicker by the media, who claimed he was only supporting the bill to gain favor with the president.”

Synonyms

  • flatterer
  • sycophant

Antonyms

  • critic
  • opponent