Here’s this week’s WOW:
Word:
blandish
Part Of Speech:
verb
Derivatives:
blandisher – noun
Pronunciation:
blan-dish ; /ˈblandɪʃ/
Meaning:
: to coax with flattery or cajole
: to act or speak in a flattering or coaxing manner
: coax with kind words or flattery
Synonyms:
coax, blarney, palaver, wheedle, overpraise
Antonyms:
disparage, critisize, bug, harass, nag, pester, tease, browbeat, bully
Phrases/Informal Synonyms:
soft-soap, sweet-talk
Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French blandiss-, lengthened stem of blandir, from Latin blandiri, from blandus‘soft, smooth’.
Usage Note:
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Use In Sentences:
– They blandished her into doing their work for them by complimenting her shamelessly.
– Despite being nervous, Josh was able to offer just the right blandishment to Norah.
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