Definitions
- Referring to the act of behaving obsequiously towards someone in a higher position or authority. - Describing the practice of fawning over someone in power or authority. - Talking about the tendency to be overly subservient or sycophantic towards those in positions of power.
- Referring to the quality of being excessively submissive or obedient. - Describing the act of groveling or kowtowing to someone in authority. - Talking about the tendency to be overly deferential or subservient towards those in positions of power.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is excessively subservient or deferential.
- 2Both words refer to behavior that is motivated by a desire to please someone in authority.
- 3Both words can be used to describe negative or undesirable behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Flunkeyism has a more negative connotation, implying a sense of insincerity or sycophancy. Servility is a more neutral term that simply describes excessive submission.
- 2Usage: Flunkeyism is a less common word and is typically used in more formal contexts. Servility is a more commonly used word and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Intensity: Flunkeyism implies a more extreme form of subservience than servility. Flunkeyism suggests a complete loss of dignity and self-respect, while servility can be milder in comparison.
- 4Tone: Flunkeyism has a more negative tone, suggesting a sense of disapproval or criticism. Servility is a more neutral term that can be used without necessarily implying a negative judgment.
Remember this!
Flunkeyism and servility are synonyms that describe behavior that is excessively subservient or deferential towards someone in authority. However, flunkeyism has a more specific origin and a more negative connotation, while servility is a more general term that can be used in a wider range of contexts. Additionally, flunkeyism implies a more extreme form of subservience than servility, and has a more negative tone.
