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Another word for brownnoser

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• noun (Context 1)

A person who acts in an obsequious or servile manner toward someone important in order to gain favor.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the office knew he was a shameless toady who laughed at all the manager's terrible jokes."

Strongest
toady
bootlicker
sycophant
apple-polisher
flatterer
Strong
yes-man
lackey
flunky

Opposites of brownnoser

The opposite of brownnoser shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

rebel
maverick
nonconformist
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• Nearby Words

brownishness
brownness
brownnose
brownnoser
brownout
brownshirts
brownstone

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Brownnoser. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/brownnoser
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