SYCOPHANCY

Syc″o‐phan‐cy (?), n. [[Cf. L. sycophantia deceit, Gr. � false accusation.]] The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: - (a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. Bp. Hall. (b) Obsequious flattery; servility. The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope. Bp. Warburton.