BlarneyWordNet Explorer

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noun

flattery designed to gain favor

Words in this synset: coaxing, soft_soap, sweet_talk
noun

excessive or insincere praise

verb

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

Words in this synset: wheedle, cajole, palaver, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
verb

cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

verb

persuade someone through flattery

verb

discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

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