Definitions
- Describing an act of submission or obedience to someone in authority. - Referring to a gesture of respect or reverence towards a superior or elder. - Talking about a display of subservience or deference to gain favor or approval.
- Describing an act of flattery or excessive admiration towards someone in power or authority. - Referring to a display of affection or attention towards someone in order to gain their favor or approval. - Talking about a behavior of groveling or obsequiousness to please someone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behaviors of subservience or deference towards someone in authority.
- 2Both words involve actions taken to gain favor or approval from someone.
- 3Both words can be seen as negative or insincere behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Fawn is often used to describe excessive or insincere flattery, while kowtowed implies a more serious act of submission or obedience.
- 2Formality: Kowtowed is a more formal word, while fawn can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 3Connotation: Kowtowed has a neutral connotation, while fawn can have a negative connotation of insincerity or sycophancy.
- 4Usage: Kowtowed is less commonly used than fawn in everyday language.
Remember this!
Kowtowed and fawn are synonyms that describe behaviors of subservience or deference towards someone in authority. However, kowtowed implies a more serious act of submission or obedience, while fawn is often used to describe excessive or insincere flattery. Additionally, kowtowed is a more formal word with a neutral connotation, while fawn can have a negative connotation of insincerity or sycophancy.
