sycophant symbol
flattery, flatterer, fawner, toady, bootlicker, servility, praise seeker, courtier, yesman, people pleaser, admiration seeker, insincere praise, false praise, favor seeker, opportunist, manipulator, pretender, mimic, approval seeker, loyalty display, submissive conduct, ego stroker, charm tactic, false loyalty, praise tactic, social climber, ingratiation, adulation, smooth talker, charm seeker, schemer, influence seeker, praise giver, approval hunter, obsequious conduct, praise behavior, charm play, social tactic, insincere admirer, influence play, approval chase