verb
blandish
BLAN-dish/ˈblændɪʃ/
To coax or persuade someone with flattery.
She tries to blandish her companion into wearing the hat with lavish praise.
Etymology
Blandir meant “to flatter or caress,” joining pleasing words with soothing treatment. Blandish preserves that connection: it means coaxing someone through flattery or gentle persuasion.
More examples
- He blandished his way into the exclusive gathering.
- She refused to be blandished by exaggerated compliments.
- The salesman kept blandishing his reluctant customer.
Forms
blandish · blandishes · blandished · blandishing