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Suck up
/sək
əp/
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Suck up
verb
1.
Take in, also metaphorically.
Synonyms:
absorb
,
draw
,
imbibe
,
soak up
,
sop up
,
suck
,
take in
,
take up
.
"She drew strength from the minister's words"
2.
Ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior.
Synonyms:
cotton up
,
cozy up
,
play up
,
shine up
,
sidle up
.
3.
Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering.
Synonyms:
bootlick
,
fawn
,
kotow
,
kowtow
,
toady
,
truckle
.
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Words linked to "Suck up" :
sponge up
,
ingratiate
,
mop
,
curry favor
,
wipe up
,
curry favour
,
flatter
,
court favour
,
court favor
,
mop up
,
blot
,
blandish
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