1. people who behave obsequiously in order to gain favor; sycophants or flatterers
Usage: archaic; derogatory

Examples

• The king was surrounded by toadeaters who agreed with everything he said.
• She despised the toadeaters at court who would say anything for royal favor.
• The wealthy merchant was followed by a group of toadeaters hoping for his patronage.
• He refused to be one of the toadeaters constantly praising the corrupt official.
• The novel depicted the toadeaters who flattered the nobleman for personal gain.
• She saw through the toadeaters’ false compliments and empty promises.