Esteem and Ingratiation

Esteem

Esteem noun - A feeling of great approval and liking.

Ingratiation and esteem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ingratiation" instead a noun "Esteem".

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

Ingratiation

Ingratiation noun - The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments.
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Esteem and ingratiation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Esteem" instead a noun "Ingratiation".
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