blandishment

Noun

Meaning

The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; allurement.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

palaver cajolery wheedling blarney oil appeal worship praise attraction fascination persuasion applause temptation seduction incense
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Antonyms

repulsion opposition criticism abuse hate hostility
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Hypernyms

temptation flattery enticement

Hyponyms

insinuation ingratiation

Related terms

obsolete bland blandish blandisher blandation blandished

Close letter words and terms

blandish blandisher blandishingly blandly blandness Blando