Blandishes

/ˈblændɪʃɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense; he/she/it uses flattery to coax or persuade.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of blandish with the -es ending used for verbs after third-person singular subjects. This conjugation pattern dates to Old English verb systems.

Kelly Says

This is the form you'd use in sentences like 'She blandishes her way into getting what she wants,' describing someone's habitual smooth-talking ability.

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