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Definition of Flatter
1. Verb. Praise somewhat dishonestly. "Sam cannot flatter Sue "
Exact synonyms: Blandish
Specialized synonyms: Soft-soap, Adulate, Stroke, Bootlick, Fawn, Kotow, Kowtow, Suck Up, Toady, Truckle, Brown-nose, Butter Up
Generic synonyms: Praise
Derivative terms: Blandishment, Blandishment, Flatterer, Flattery
Antonyms: Disparage
Specialized synonyms: Soft-soap, Adulate, Stroke, Bootlick, Fawn, Kotow, Kowtow, Suck Up, Toady, Truckle, Brown-nose, Butter Up
Generic synonyms: Praise
Derivative terms: Blandishment, Blandishment, Flatterer, Flattery
Antonyms: Disparage
Definition of Flatter
1. n. One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
2. v. t. To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle.
3. v. i. To use flattery or insincere praise.
Definition of Flatter
1. to praise excessively [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Flatter
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1. One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Flatter
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