sycophantizes

Example:The toadies around him made it hard for him to make decisions.

Definition:a person who flatters and sycophantizes others to gain favor or advantage

Example:He tried to brownnose his new boss to get a better position in the company.

Definition:to flatter others in an obsequious manner; to sycophantize

Example:You shouldn't let those mushmolds convince you to change your mind.

Definition:an informal term for obsequious flatterer; one who sycophantizes