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fawn II v. 2) подлизываться, прислуживаться, лебезить (on, upon) He fawns on his rich uncle, hoping to gain some of his money. It's no good fawning on the teacher, you have to earn good marks. The former servant gained power by fawning on the king. Syn: butter up, compliment, flatter, toady, truckle Ant: carp, condemn, criticize, dominate, insult, tyrannize |
