﹒The behavior or practice of a sycophant; obsequious flattery.
﹒The act of fawning over someone in a position of power to gain personal advantage.
﹒The office culture was rife with toadyism, as employees constantly flattered the manager to secure promotions.
﹒His rise to power was built on a foundation of shameless toadyism rather than genuine professional merit.
﹒She refused to engage in toadyism, preferring to let her hard work speak for itself instead of currying favor with the executives.
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