yes-man

/ˌjɛs ˈmæn/
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Definitions of yes-man
  1. noun
    a person of unquestioning obedience
    synonyms: flunkey, flunky, stooge
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    types:
    pushover
    someone who is easily taken advantage of
    type of:
    follower
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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