Meaning of the word yes-man in English

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yes-man

US /ˈjes.mæn/
UK /ˈjes.mæn/
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Noun

1.

a person who agrees with everything that someone else says, especially someone in authority, because they want to please them

Example:
The boss doesn't want a yes-man; he wants someone who can offer new ideas.
She was tired of being surrounded by yes-men who never challenged her decisions.
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