Blandish and Browbeat

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Blandish verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

Usage example: blandished her into doing their work for them by complimenting her shamelessly

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Browbeat is an antonym for blandish.

Browbeat verb - To make timid or fearful by or as if by threats.

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Blandish is an antonym for browbeat.

Nearby Words: browbeaten, browbeating

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