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From: DICT.TW English-Chinese Dictionary 英漢字典

 sy·co·phan·cy /ˈsɪkəfən(t)si ||ˈsaɪ ænd ˌfæn(t)si/
 追隨,奉承,諂媚

From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Syc·o·phan·cy n.  The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: -
 (a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. [Obs.]
 (b) Obsequious flattery; servility.
    The sycophancy of A.Philips had prejudiced Mr. Addison against Pope.   --Bp. Warburton.
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From: WordNet (r) 2.0

 sycophancy
      n : fawning obsequiousness