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flatterer
 

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Noun flatterer has 1 sense
  1. flatterer, adulator - a person who uses flattery
    --1 is a kind of follower
    --1 has particulars: sycophant, toady, crawler, lackey
    Derived form: verb flatter1

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Flatterer

Definition:

A flatterer is a person who lavishes insincere compliments or praise in order to gain favor or manipulate someone.

Senses:

  1. Noun: a person who flatters or uses flattery.
  2. Verb (transitive): to praise or compliment someone insincerely or excessively.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:
1. She saw through the flatterer's words and did not believe his deceitful compliments.
2. The cunning flatterer gained the trust of the wealthy businessman by constantly flattering him.

Verb:
1. He tried to flatter his way into a higher position at work by complimenting his boss every chance he got.
2. The actress didn't enjoy being flattered by strangers who only wanted something from her.

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