blandishment

[ˈblændɪʃmənt]

blandishment Definition

flattering or pleasing statements or actions used to persuade someone gently to do something.

Using blandishment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blandishment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The salesman used blandishments to convince me to buy the car.

  • Example

    She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her mind.

  • Example

    Politicians often use blandishments to win over voters.

blandishment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for blandishment

Phrases with blandishment

  • resist blandishments

    refuse to be persuaded by flattery or pleasing statements

    Example

    Despite the blandishments of the salesperson, she refused to buy the product.

  • offer blandishments

    make flattering or pleasing statements or actions in order to persuade someone to do something

    Example

    The company offered blandishments to the employees to encourage them to work harder.

  • ignore blandishments

    refuse to be influenced by flattery or persuasion

    Example

    He ignored the blandishments of the lobbyist and voted against the bill.

Origins of blandishment

from Middle English 'blandishen', meaning 'to flatter'

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Summary: blandishment in Brief

'Blandishment' [ˈblændɪʃmənt] refers to flattering or pleasing statements or actions used to persuade someone gently to do something. It is often used in a negative context, as in 'She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her mind.' 'Blandishment' can also be used in phrases like 'resist blandishments' or 'offer blandishments,' and has informal equivalents like 'sweet talk' or 'smooth talk.'