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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. blandish
verb. praise somewhat dishonestly.
Synonyms
- toady
- flatter
- fawn
- praise
- truckle
- kotow
- bootlick
- stroke
- soft-soap
- adulate
- suck up
- kowtow
- butter up
Antonyms
- disparage
- straighten
- disapproval
- stand
Etymology
- blandishen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- blandir (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))