Blandished

/ˈblændɪʃt/ verb

Definition

Past tense of blandish; used flattery or coaxing to persuade someone.

Etymology

Past tense form of blandish, formed by adding -ed to the base verb. The -ed ending marks completed action in English, a system that dates back to Old English.

Kelly Says

This is the word you'd use to describe how someone sweet-talked their way into something—like when a child has 'blandished' a parent into buying them a toy through endless compliments.

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