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blandishto coax or influence someone with gentle flattery

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to coax or influence someone with gentle flattery

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈblændɪʃ/

Korean meaning: 부드러운 아첨으로 달래거나 설득하다

Korean pronunciation: **블랜**디시

Example Sentences

  • The politician tried to blandish voters with promises he couldn't keep.
  • My cat knows exactly how to blandish me into giving her extra treats.
  • Don't let his smooth words blandish you into a bad investment.

blandish

VERB

//ˈblændɪʃ//

to coax or influence someone with gentle flattery

blandish concept
💡 Concept

A teenager blandishes their parent with sweet talk to avoid chores

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blandish rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From his standish, he'll blandish while others brandish!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈblændɪʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈblændɪʃ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbland
Suffix--ish

Origin

From Latin 'blandus' meaning 'smooth, mild, or flattering.' The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century, carrying the idea of making something or someone softer through gentle persuasion.

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🎵Rhyme

brandishstandish
brandish
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📝Examples

The politician tried to blandish voters with promises he couldn't keep.

😄 Fun example

My cat knows exactly how to blandish me into giving her extra treats.

Don't let his smooth words blandish you into a bad investment.

😄 Fun example

She tried to blandish the strict teacher with compliments about his tie.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

cajolecoaxwheedleflattercharm

Antonyms

threatenintimidatecoerce

Related

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