😌blandish

verb
/ˈblændɪʃ/

Meaning

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

Example Sentences

He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.

Synonyms

flatter, coax, cajole, sweet-talk, wheedle

Antonyms

criticize, insult, rebuke

Collocations

blandish someone with praise, blandish into agreement, blandishing words

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