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blandish

UK
/ˈblændɪʃ/
US
/ˈblændɪʃ/

Translations

blandishverb
blandished
Past Simple
blandished
Past Participle
blandishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈblændɪʃ/
US
/ˈblændɪʃ/
She tried to blandish her boss into giving her a raise by complimenting his leadership skills.
Elle a essayé d’amadouer son patron pour qu’il lui accorde une augmentation en complimentant ses qualités de dirigeant.
Additional translations
enjôlerSoutenu, parfois littéraire.
Synonyms
coax
flatter
cajole
persuade
wheedle

Definitions

blandishverb
To coax or influence someone with kind words or flattery.
She tried to blandish her boss into giving her a raise by complimenting his leadership skills.
To speak or act in a flattering manner, especially so as to persuade.
He continued to blandish until the official finally relented.
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