Blandish

Origin

From Middle English blandishen, from Middle French blandir, from Latin blanditia ("flattery, coaxing")

Full definition of blandish

Verb

1. (transitive) To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
2. (transitive) To praise someone dishonestly; to flatter or butter up.

Derived terms

• blandisher
• blandishment