Ingratiation

Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋˈɑɹˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Ingratiation (noun)

  1. Actions meant to make someone like you, often by being overly friendly or flattering.
  2. Efforts to gain support or advantage from powerful people through praise or careful behaviour.

Examples

  • Her ingratiation made people doubt her sincerity.
  • His ingratiation at work never earned real respect.