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blandishments [ˈblændɪʃmənts] pl n
(rarely singular) flattery intended to coax or cajole ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms blandishments plural noun flattery, compliments, coaxing, fawning, adulation, blarney, wheedling, sweet talk (informal), soft-soap (informal), sycophancy, flannel (Brit. informal), obsequiousness, cajolery, soft words, ingratiation, toadyism, false praise, inveiglement, honeyed words At first Lewis resisted their blandishments. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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inquired Irais with a shocked face, "and had you lent a willing ear to the blandishments of ninety-nine before you reached your final destiny? Edgewise moved along the oily deck, it operates like a leathern squilgee; and by nameless blandishments, as of magic, allures along with it all impurities. A woman is anxious to exhibit her form and shape, whether walking, standing, sitting, or even sleeping; even when represented as a picture, she desires most of all to set off the blandishments of her beauty, and thus rob men of their steadfast heart |
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