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

supporter; admirer

person who believes or has great interest

a person who does jobs for an important person as if he or she is a servant

servant

a worker who, in order to win favour, obeys orders too readily

sycophant