sycophancy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun fawning obsequiousness

WordNet

Syc"o*phan*cy noun
Etymology
Cf. L. sycophantia deceit, Gr. false accusation.
Definitions
  1. The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: - (a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. Obs. Bp. Hall. (b) Obsequious flattery; servility.
    The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope. Bp. Warburton.

Webster 1913