the practice of seeking influence or favor through excessive flattery or obsequious behavior

चापलूसी करने की प्रथा

English Usage: His sycophancy won him the favor of the powerful, but it cost him the respect of his peers.

Hindi Usage: उसकी चापलूसी ने उसे शक्तिशाली लोगों की कृपा मिली, लेकिन इसने उसे अपने साथियों का सम्मान खो दिया।