schmeicheln

Definitions of schmeicheln
  1. verb
    give, especially as an honor or reward
    synonyms: auszeichnen, belobigen, prämieren
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    type of:
    anweisen, zuteilen, zuweisen
    distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
  2. verb
    praise somewhat dishonestly
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    types:
    ausgeben, erschmeicheln
    flatter with the intention of getting something
    type of:
    loben, lobpreisen, preisen
    express approval of
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