What is another word for flatterer?
Pronunciation: [flˈatəɹə] (IPA) 
A flatterer is someone who exaggerates compliments to gain favor or manipulate others. Synonyms for flatterer include sycophant, toady, yes-man, fawner, adulator, bootlicker, and brownnoser. A sycophant is someone who ingratiates themselves with someone in power, either by flattery or sucking up. A toady is similar to a sycophant but can also be more generalized in its definition. A yes-man is someone who always agrees with the opinions of others, regardless of their true thoughts. A fawner is someone who flatters others excessively to gain their good will. An adulator is someone who flatters in an insincere or over-the-top manner. A bootlicker and brownnoser both refer to someone who will do anything to win favor with another person, even sacrificing their own dignity.
