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- pronunciation:
- blaen
dihsh
m
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of blandishing; coaxing.
The drama teacher's blandishment of the boy failed to convince him to audition for the play.- synonyms:
- adulation, flattery, inveiglement, sweet-talking
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| definition 2: |
(often pl.) flattering or coaxing remarks or stratagems intended to persuade.
Despite our blandishments, she refused to model her bathing suit for us.- synonyms:
- adulation, flattery
- similar words:
- blarney, sycophancy
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| related words: |
flattery, lure |
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