blandish

[US]/ˈblæn.dɪʃ/
[UK]/ˈblændɪʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To flatter or coax someone in order to gain something from them.
vt.To flatter or coax someone into doing something.

Phrases & Collocations

blandishments and flattery

resist blandishments

susceptible to blandishments

Example Sentences

he tried to blandish her into agreeing with his proposal.

she used flattery to blandish her way into the group.

politicians often blandish voters with promises.

he blandished his boss to get a promotion.

don't blandish me; i can see through your insincerity.

she blandished her way into a better position at work.

it's easy to blandish someone if you know what they want to hear.

he blandished the audience with his charming speech.

she was not easily blandished by his compliments.

they blandished the committee to gain support for their project.

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