Definition of Blandish

to persuade or influence someone by using flattery

Examples of Blandish in a sentence

Because he wanted to go to the game so badly, Joe tried to blandish his mother by complimenting her hair.  🔊

It is impossible to blandish my boss since she isn’t persuaded by flattery or compliments.  🔊

The senator felt it okay to blandish voters and used personal praises to try and win their favor.  🔊

By whispering sweet nothings in her ear, the con artist tried to blandish the naïve woman into giving him money.  🔊

Carol’s mother did not like her new son-in-law and laughed every time he tried to blandish her with empty flattery.  🔊

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