Blandishment

['blændɪʃm(ə)nt]

Definition

(noun.) the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.

(noun.) flattery intended to persuade.

Edited by Kelsey--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Checker: Myrna

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Caressing, caresses, endearment, soft words, expression of affection, billing and cooing.

Inputed by Alan

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Coaxing, flattery, wheedling, fawning, cajolery

ANT:Roughness, bluntness, unmannerliness

Checked by Alissa