suck up vs flatter
flatter vs suck upsuck up and flatter both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| suck up | No | No | Yes | No |
| flatter | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
flatter is a hypernym of
suck up; that is, flatter is a
word with a broader meaning than suck up:
- suck up: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
- flatter: praise somewhat dishonestly
Other hypernyms of suck up include
blandish.
| suck up (verb) | flatter (verb) |
|---|---|
| try to gain favor by cringing or flattering | praise somewhat dishonestly |
| take in, also metaphorically | |
| ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior |
Words related to "suck up"
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