blandishments Play nounA flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something. SYNONYMS blarneybuttering upcajolementcajolerycharm offensivecoaxingcosying upcuddling upcurrying favourego massagefawningflannelflatteryfulsomenessglozingguyverhoneyed wordsingratiatingingratiationinveiglementlip salvesimperingsmarmsmoodgingsmooth talksoft soapsoft wordsspielsweet talktoadyingwheedling