Hyphenation of kotow

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

ko-tow

Definitions of kotow:

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

Synonyms of kotow:

noun	kowtow, bow, bowing, obeisance
verb	fawn, toady, truckle, bootlick, kowtow, suck up, flatter, blandish

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