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Sycophant
/ˈsɪkəfənt/ noun hardA person who flatters someone powerful purely to gain favor or advantage.
The new manager surrounded herself with sycophants who agreed with everything she said.
Memory Trick
The Greek root literally means 'fig-shower' -- picture a sycophant constantly 'showing figs,' offering empty little gifts and compliments instead of an honest opinion.