Gerund functioning as a noun, meaning the act of flattering or persuading with kind words.
No amount of sweet-talking could change her mind.
Никакое умасливание не смогло изменить её мнение.
льстивая болтовняразговорное sweet-talkinggerund / present participle Used attributively to describe someone who engages in flattering or persuasive speech.
The sweet-talking salesman convinced them to buy the extended warranty.
Льстивый продавец убедил их купить расширенную гарантию.
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.