Blandishment

n.

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.

Noun	1.	blandishment - flattery intended to persuade Synonyms: cajolery, palaver
	2.	blandishment - the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery Synonyms: wheedling

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