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blandish (verb), blandishes; blandished; blandishing
To persuade someone with flattery or encouragement by being especially nice: Harrison blandished his colleague to work longer so the project could be completed sooner.

No matter how much Elliott blandished his boss, there was no chance of his getting a pay increase.

Adolfo and Irene blandished the doorman into letting them into the museum before the normal opening time.

To flatter someone for a favor.
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Making gentle flattery for special favors.
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To flatter for favors.
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blandish, blandishes; blandished; blandishing
To try to convince someone by using flattery and by being especially nice to the person. (3)
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