Sycophancy is insincere flattery given to gain advantage from a superior. Dal Khalsa leader Kanwar Pal Singh termed it sycophancy, as Badal indirectly controls SGPC. His name has become synonymous with sycophancy. This and Freydis' sycophancy leads Ivar to declare himself a god. The Ode is considered to be an awful example of sycophancy. I will say the following&colon; I associate with them not from sycophancy. There has also been growing sycophancy and "lobbying" within the system. "Statutes of Limitation" were specifically adopted to try to prevent sycophancy.