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blandishing
UK
/ˈblændɪʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈblændɪʃɪŋ/
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blandishing
noun
blandishings
pl
Synonyms
entreaty
buttering up
soft-soaping
sweet-talk
persuasion
adulation
ingratiation
wheedling
coaxing
cajoling
cajolery
flattery
blandishment
blandishing
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈblæn.dɪʃ.ɪŋ/
More precise classification; present-participle adjective.
льстивый
His blandishing words were meant to persuade her.
Его льстивые слова были предназначены, чтобы убедить её.
Synonyms
enticing
persuasive
adulating
sycophantic
sweet-talking
ingratiating
wheedling
coaxing
cajoling
flattering
blandish
verb
blandishing
Gerund
blandished
Past Simple
blandished
Past Participle
blandishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈblændɪʃ/
US
/ˈblændɪʃ/
льстить
He tried to blandish his way into getting a promotion.
Он пытался льстить, чтобы получить повышение.
Synonyms
flatter
coax
cajole
persuade
wheedle
Definitions
blandishing
noun
The act or practice of flattering or coaxing someone.
His constant blandishing of the committee eventually secured the funding.
blandishing
gerund / present participle
Having a flattering or coaxing manner.
Her blandishing words were meant to persuade him to join the project.
blandish
verb
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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