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flatterer Synonyms
Another word for flatterer
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• noun (Context 1)
A person who praises others excessively and often insincerely, especially in order to win favor or gain a personal advantage.
Usage Example
"A wise leader learns to distinguish between a loyal advisor and a mere sycophant."
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sycophant
toady
Strong
adulator
fawner
bootlicker
yes-man
brown-noser
lackey
Opposites of flatterer
The opposite of flatterer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
detractor
critic
disparager
faultfinder
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flatterer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flatterer