blandish

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Verb blandish has 1 sense

flatter, blandish - praise somewhat dishonestly
--₁ is one way to praise

Derived forms: noun blandishment₁, noun blandishment₂
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

blandish

Definition: (verb) To coax or persuade someone with flattery or kind words in order to influence or gain favor.

Sense 1: To flatter or sweet-talk someone in order to obtain a desired outcome.

Example sentence: The salesman attempted to blandish the potential customer with compliments about her taste in fashion.

Sense 2: To use flattery to manipulate or gain an advantage over someone.

Example sentence: The politician tried to blandish her opponents to garner support for her campaign.

Related products: Books on Manipulation, Persuasion Techniques

blancket blancmange blanco bland bland diet blandd blandest blandfordia blandish blandishements blandishemtns blandishment blandishments blandly blandlyt blandness blando

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics