truckle | Definition of truckle

Synonyms and Antonyms of truckle

to use flattery or the doing of favors in order to win approval especially from a superior

the kind of guy who truckles to anyone who might present a lucrative opportunity

Synonyms of truckle

apple-polish, bootlick, fawn, fuss, kowtow, suck (up), toady

Words Related to truckle

drool, gush, slaver, slobber

endear, ingratiate

adulate, idolize, worship

blandish, cajole, coax, flatter, overpraise, soft-soap

cower, cringe, grovel

abase, debase, demean

defer, submit, yield

Phrases Synonymous with truckle

curry favor, kiss up to

Near Antonyms of truckle

despise, disdain, scorn

gibe (or jibe), jeer, scoff

brave, challenge, defy