blandish

pronunciation

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  • Verb:
    praise somewhat dishonestly

Word Origin

blandish (v.)
c. 1300, from Old French blandiss-, present participle stem of blandir "to flatter, caress," from Latin blandiri "flatter, soothe, caress, coax," from blandus (see bland). OED reports it rare in 17c., 18c. Related: Blandished; blandishing.

Example

1. Friends who blandish you to your face are not genuine friends .

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