Blandish and Bully

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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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Bully is an antonym for blandish.

Bully verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

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Blandish is an antonym for bully.

Nearby Words: bull, bullying, bullied, bulled, bulling

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