kiss up to
The phrase “kiss up to” has 3 syllables: kiss up to
It's pronounced as /ˈkɪs ˌʌp ˌtuː/
What is synonym and antonym for kiss up to?
In the thesaurus, “kiss up to” has 7 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kiss up to along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kiss up to
- apple-polish
- curry favor
- drool
- fawn
- fuss
- kowtow
- truckle
Antonyms for kiss up to
- despise
- disdain
- scorn
Meanings of kiss up to
- verb
- To pay false compliments to; to flatter in excess.
Example Sentences
- He always tries to kiss up to the boss to get special treatment.
- She refused to kiss up to anyone just to secure a promotion.
- It was obvious that he was attempting to kiss up to the teacher by volunteering for extra tasks.
- The new intern spent the whole day trying to kiss up to the manager.
- You don’t need to kiss up to her, she already respects your work.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kiss up to, such as: apple-polish, curry favor, despise, disdain, drool, fawn, fuss.
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