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blarney

ˈblɑːni

noun

talk which aims to charm, flatter, or persuade (often considered typical of Irish people).

it took all my Irish blarney to keep us out of court

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verb

influence or persuade (someone) using charm and pleasant flattery.

he went overboard in blarneying him into thinking that Joe considered him a nice guy

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blandishments

ˈblandɪʃm(ə)nt

noun

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

the blandishments of the travel brochure

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blandishment

ˈblandɪʃm(ə)nt

noun

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something.

the blandishments of the travel brochure

flattery,cajolery,coaxing,wheedling,honeyed words,smooth talk,soft words,blarney,fulsomeness,simpering,fawning,toadying,ingratiating,ingratiation,currying favour,inveiglement,charm offensive,sweet talk,soft soap,smarm,spiel,ego massage,buttering up,cosying up,cuddling up,flannel,guyver,smoodging,glozing,lip salve,cajolement

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