ὑποθωπεύω
From LSJ
φιλοσοφίαν καινὴν γὰρ οὗτος φιλοσοφεῖ → this man adopts a new philosophy
English (LSJ)
A win by flattery, Ar.Ach.639 (anap.), V.610 (anap.), D.H.7.34, Philostr.VS1.21.4: abs., οὐδὲν ὑποθωπεύσας without using any flattery, Hdt.1.30; εἴργασταί μοι μηδὲν -εύσας ὁ λόγος Chor.3.84 p.69 F.-R.
German (Pape)
[Seite 1218] ein wenig, heimlich, unvermerkt schmeicheln, liebkosen; Her. 1, 30; τινά, Ar. Ach. 614 Vesp. 610; D. Hal. 7, 34.