pleaser
noun/ˈpliːzər/
Frequency rank: #17,470 most common English word
Meaning
a person who tries hard to make others happy, often at the expense of their own needs or opinions.
Example sentence
He was known as something of pleaser at work, always agreeing with his boss to avoid conflict.
Synonyms & related words
- pushover
- flatterer
- yes-man
- sycophant
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