Hypertext Webster Gateway: "blandish"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Blandish \Blan"dish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Blandished}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Blandishing}.] [OE. blaundisen, F. blandir, fr. L.
blandiri, fr. blandus mild, flattering.]
1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to
caress; to cajole.
2. To make agreeable and enticing.
Mustering all her wiles, With blandished parleys.
--Milton.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
blandish
v : praise somewhat dishonestly [syn: {flatter}] [ant: {disparage}]
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