Flattery

n.

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The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise. Just praise is only a debt, but flattery is a present. - Rambler. Flattery corrupts both the receiver and the giver. - Burke.

Noun

1.

flattery - excessive or insincere praise

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