yes-man


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Synonyms for yes-man

a person of unquestioning obedience

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She said she personally took offence for the 'yes-man' remark which does not reflect her struggle in the party.
This bias is deliberate in that to understand "yes-man" politics, it is necessary both to understand how he turned to be a "yes-man" and to understand his repressive measures.
He is an establishment yes-man, failing to stand up to Walsgrave hospital trust over the suspension of Dr Mattu and their car parking charges.
The former Spurs coach said: "Does it hurt if people say I am a yes-man? No.
They surely must have known he was not a yes-man. - James Hendrie, Livingston.
Is the choice really between a yes-man or a divorce?
WIM JANSEN last night labelled Eric Black Jock Brown's yes-man and called for him to be replaced now by Murdo MacLeod.
Barred from running were the following: Bisdak Higpong sa mga Bisaya Alang sa Kauswagan ug Kaangayan Inc.; Isang Adbokasiya sa Alternatibong Panggagamot, Pagsasaka at Pangkabuhayan; Integrated Land and Agri Workers Inc., and Pilipinos Aspiring for Country's Yes-Man Advancement Organization and Workers Advocating for Reform and Advancement of Yes-Man.
CHRIS HUGHTON has insisted he is not a yes-man for Mike Ashley's regime and will fight to strengthen Newcastle's squad in January.