yes-man

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yes′-man`

n., pl. -men.

a person who always agrees with superiors, regardless of personal convictions; sycophant.

[1910–15]

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yes-man - a person of unquestioning obedience

stooge, flunkey, flunky

follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another

pushover - someone who is easily taken advantage of

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