Hyphenation of kowtow

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word kowtow? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

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Definitions of kowtow:

1.	A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
2.	Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
3.	Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering He is always kowtowing to his boss

Synonyms of kowtow:

noun	kotow, bow, bowing, obeisance
verb	scrape, genuflect, bow
verb	fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kotow, suck up, flatter, blandish

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