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.
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She was not swayed by his blandishments and refused to change her mind.
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Politicians often use blandishments to win over voters.
blandishment Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for blandishment
- flattery
- compliment
- adulation
- enticement
- persuasion
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'
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.'
