Blandish and Compel

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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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Compel is an antonym for blandish.

Compel verb - To cause (a person) to give in to pressure.

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Blandish is an antonym for compel.

Nearby Words: compelling, compelled

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