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blandishment

UK
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/
US
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/

Translations

blandishmentnoun
blandishments
pl
UK
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/
US
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/
flatterieFait de flatter pour amadouer ou persuader.
Despite his blandishments, she refused to change her decision.
Malgré ses flatteries, elle a refusé de changer de décision.
Additional translations
cajoleriePlus rare ; nuance de persuasion douce et flatteuse.
Synonyms
flattery
enticement
allurement
sweet talk
persuasion
coaxing

Definitions

blandishmentnoun
A flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something.
Despite his blandishments, she refused to change her decision.
The use of flattery or gentle persuasion; flattery or cajolery as a means of influence.
No amount of blandishment could convince her to join the scheme.
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