truckling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun the act of obeying meanly (especially obeying in a humble manner or for unworthy reasons)
verb yield to out of weakness
verb try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

Hal Dundas, there was no such truckling in thy day! — The Journal of Sir Walter Scott: From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford, Walter Scott
'Can you bring my mother alive by the truckling and cajoling and setting lying prince against lying prince? — The Fifth Queen Crowned, Ford Madox Ford
There are many who would have been very glad to have taken up the matter, for his truckling to these knaves has greatly displeased all save the men who are mere creatures of his. — At Agincourt, G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

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