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flattery

Translations

flatterynoun
flatteries
pl
She was not fooled by his flattery and saw through his intentions.
Elle ne s’est pas laissé abuser par sa flatterie et a compris ses intentions.
Additional translations
flagornerieSurtout pour une flatterie servile ou intéressée ; registre plus péjoratif.
Synonyms
praise
obsequiousness
sycophancy
fawning
blandishment
adulation
compliment

Definitions

flatterynoun
Excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests.
She was not fooled by his flattery and saw through his intentions.
The act or practice of paying compliments, whether sincere or not.
He resorted to flattery to win over the committee.
A flattering remark or compliment.
The speech was filled with flatteries aimed at winning support.
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