Sycophancy is flattery that is very obedient, or an indication of deference to another, to an excessive or servile degree. A user of sycophancy, is referred to as a sycophant. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sycophancy
Syc'o·phan·cy noun [ Confer Latin sycophantia deceit, Greek ... false accusation.] The character or characteristic of a sycophant. Hence: - (a) False accusation; calumniation; talebearing. [ Obsolete] Bp. Hall. (b) Obsequious flattery; servility. « The sycopha... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/261