blandishing

UK
/ˈblændɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈblændɪʃɪŋ/

Translations

blandishinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.ɪŋ/
More precise classification; present-participle adjective.
His blandishing words were meant to persuade her.
Его льстивые слова были предназначены, чтобы убедить её.
blandishverb

blandishing

Gerund

blandished
Past Simple
blandished
Past Participle
blandishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈblændɪʃ/
US
/ˈblændɪʃ/
He tried to blandish his way into getting a promotion.
Он пытался льстить, чтобы получить повышение.

Definitions

blandishingnoun
The act or practice of flattering or coaxing someone.
His constant blandishing of the committee eventually secured the funding.
blandishinggerund / present participle
Having a flattering or coaxing manner.
Her blandishing words were meant to persuade him to join the project.
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.