Uriah Heep is a fictional character in Charles Dickens' novel, David Copperfield. He is a manipulative and conniving character, known for his sycophantic behavior and obsequiousness towards those in authority. Some synonyms for the term "Uriah Heep" include "hypocrite," "schemer," "flatterer," "sycophant," and "toad-eater." Other related terms include "brown-noser," "bootlicker," "fawning," "subservient," and "ingratiating." These terms describe individuals who manipulate and deceive others to advance their own interests. The term "Uriah Heep" has become a shorthand for describing someone who is insincere and manipulative, particularly in a professional or political context.