The difference between Flatterer and Lickspittle
When used as nouns, flatterer means one who flatters, whereas lickspittle means a fawning toady.
Lickspittle is also verb with the meaning: to play the toady.
check bellow for the other definitions of Flatterer and Lickspittle
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Flatterer as a noun:
One who flatters.
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Lickspittle as a noun:
A fawning toady; a base sycophant.
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Lickspittle as a noun (by extension):
The practice of giving empty flattery for personal gain.
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Lickspittle as a verb (transitive, and, intransitive):
To play the toady; take the role of a lickspittle to please (someone).