to use flattery or deceit to persuade, get information etc from, (a person)

attempt to coax; flatter

to shrink back because of cold, misery, fear, shame

hide, hover in fear

to praise (a person) too much or insincerely (in order to please)

compliment excessively

to make oneself likes, especially in order to gain an advantage

get on the good side of someone

to obey a person (too) humbly

grovel

to give help or encouragement to a person or thing that is weak, bad or undesirable

cater to, indulge