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Flattery

The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artiful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.

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Adulation 76% connected

Servile flattery; praise in excess, or beyond what is merited.

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Blandishment 76% connected

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; al…

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Blarney 76% connected

Smooth, wheedling talk; flattery.

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Cajolery 76% connected

A wheedling to delude; words used in cajoling; flattery.

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Coaxing 76% connected

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Palaver 76% connected

Talk; conversation; esp., idle or beguiling talk; talk intended to deceive; flattery.

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Puffery 76% connected

The act of puffing; bestowment of extravagant commendation.

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Compliment 76% connected

An expression, by word or act, of approbation, regard, confidence, civility, or admiration; a flattering speech or attention; a ceremonious greeting;…

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Blandish 74% connected

To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.

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Blandish 74% connected

To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.

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