blandishment

[ blan-dish-muhnt ]

noun

1. Often blandishments. something, as an action or speech, that tends to flatter, coax, entice, etc.:

   Our blandishments left him unmoved. We succumbed to the blandishments of tropical living.

   Synonyms: ingratiation, blarney, cajolery, flattery

Word History and Origins

Origin of blandishment¹

First recorded in 1585–95; blandish + -ment

Example Sentences

To this blandishment they were never averse or inaccessible, and Gerald inherited the trait in all its strength.

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He tried every persuasion and blandishment in his power, but she still remained obstinate.

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A sort of frozen blandishment on these occasions smoothed his proud face as he stood, with his lady beside him, to receive them.

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These men, who had bravely faced persecution, were at last overcome by blandishment.

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"Come near; I will not hurt you," urged Caius, helpless to do aught but offer blandishment.

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