(intransitive, figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner. / (intransitive, historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.

The act of kowtowing.

plural of kowtow

simple past tense and past participle of kowtow

present participle of kowtow

The act of one who kowtows; a submissive bow.

plural of kowtower

One who kowtows; a sycophant.

plural of kowtowing