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Term: yes-man

Description:

A yes-man, also known as a yes person or a sycophant, refers to someone who always agrees with authority figures, often to gain favor or maintain their position. They tend to exhibit submissiveness and seldom offer differing opinions or constructive criticism.

Examples of Usage:

Noun (person):

1. She was always surrounded by a group of yes-men who would never question her decisions.

2. The boss promoted him to a managerial position because he had proven himself to be a loyal yes-man.

Noun (attribute):

1. The company culture discouraged independent thinking, resulting in an environment of yes-men.

2. The board meeting lacked diverse perspectives since most participants were yes-men.

Related Adjective:

1. His yes-man attitude prevented him from offering any meaningful contributions to the team.

2. The committee was criticized for its yes-man approach to decision making.

Related Verb:

1. He yes-manned his way to the top by agreeing with everything his superiors said.

2. The employees felt pressured to yes-man their bosses in order to avoid conflict.

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