Blandish and Require

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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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Require is an antonym for blandish.

Require verb - To have as a requirement.

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Blandish is an antonym for require.

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