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blandish

DEFINITIONS OF: blandish

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v praise somewhat dishonestly

Synonyms:
flatter
Antonyms:
belittle, disparage, pick at
express a negative opinion of
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soft-soap
use flattering talk on somebody
adulate
flatter in an obsequious manner
stroke
treat gingerly or carefully
bootlick, fawn, kotow, kowtow, suck up, toady, truckle
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
brown-nose, butter up
flatter with the intention of getting something
court favor, court favour, curry favor, curry favour
seek favor by fawning or flattery
Type of:
praise
express approval of
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