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sweet-talk

Translations

sweet-talknoun
sweet-talks
pl
Used chiefly as an uncountable noun meaning flattering or persuasive talk.
Don’t be taken in by his sweet-talk.
Не дай себя обмануть его лестью.
Additional translations
сладкоречиередкое, книжное
sweet-talkverb
sweet-talked
Past Simple
sweet-talked
Past Participle
sweet-talking
Gerund
Regular verb meaning to use flattery or persuasion.
She sweet-talked the guard into letting her through the gate.
Она умаслила охранника, и он пропустил её за ворота.
Additional translations
уболтатьразговорное
sweet-talkadjective
Attributive use before a noun (e.g., "sweet-talk tactics"). Not gradable.
Their sweet-talk approach often wins skeptical customers.
Их льстивый подход часто убеждает скептически настроенных покупателей.
Additional translations
сладкоречивыйредкое, книжное

Definitions

sweet-talknoun
Flattering or persuasive language intended to influence or manipulate someone.
Don’t be taken in by his sweet-talk.
sweet-talkverb
To use flattery or charming words to persuade someone to do something or to obtain something from them.
She sweet-talked the guard into letting her through the gate.
sweet-talkadjective
Relating to or involving flattering or persuasive talk.
Their sweet-talk approach often wins skeptical customers.
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