へつらったそうだ
諂ったそうだ
hetsuratta sōda

Godan Verb (u)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of へつらう

1. Was said to have flattered.; Was said to have fawned.

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence
Usually Written in Kana