Blandish definition
The definition of blandish means to talk someone into something with flattery.
Getting a classmate to do your assignment by telling them what an excellent student they are is an example of to blandish.
verb
To coax by flattery or wheedling; cajole.
verb
To flatter or coax in persuading; cajole.
verb
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Origin of blandish
- Middle English blandishen from Old French blandir blandiss- from Latin blandīrī from blandus flattering mel-1 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Middle English blandishen, from Middle French blandir, from Latin blanditia (“flattery, coaxing”)
From Wiktionary