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Definition of Blandishment

1. Noun. Flattery intended to persuade.

2. Noun. The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery.

Definition of Blandishment

1. 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.

Definition of Blandishment

1. Noun. Flattering speech or actions designed to persuade or influence. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Blandishment

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Blandishment

1. 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. "Cowering low with blandishment." (Milton) "Attacked by royal smiles, by female blandishments." (Macaulay) Origin: Cf. OF. Blandissement. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Blandishment

blandest blandified blandifies blandify blandifying blandiloquence blandiloquent blandiloquently blandiose blandish

blandished blandisher blandishers blandishes blandishing blandishments blandly blandness blandnesses blands

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