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flattery
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of FLATTERY
excessive praise <a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery>
Synonyms adulation, blarney, butter, flannel [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy
Related Words allurements, blandishments, endearments; caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; fawning, sycophancy, toadying; cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm; acclaim, applause, commendation, praise
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