flatter
English Thesaurus
1. praise somewhat dishonestly (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | praise, |
| definition | : | express approval of (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | soft-soap, |
| definition | : | use flattering talk on somebody (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | adulate, |
| definition | : | flatter in an obsequious manner (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | stroke, |
| definition | : | treat gingerly or carefully (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | brown-nose, butter up, |
| definition | : | flatter with the intention of getting something (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | blandishment, wheedling, |
| definition | : | the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | flattery, |
| definition | : | excessive or insincere praise (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | blandishment, wheedling, |
| definition | : | the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | flattery, |
| definition | : | excessive or insincere praise (noun.communication) |
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