Blandishment – Flattery or Pleasing statement used to persuade
(Pronounced blan-dish-ment)
To remember the definition of the word blandishment, use the following mnemonic:
The bland dish meant (blandishment) that they were not bothered what impression they made...
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The fancy dish was used when they wanted to flatter and persuade their guests how brilliant they were.
Examples of blandishment in a sentence
As the candidate worked the crowd, he kept smiling and offering some blandishment with every handshake.
Despite his nervousness at meeting his in-laws, Dylan was able to offer just the right blandishment to get their approval.
He mistrusted charm, spiritual appeal, force, wit or other blandishments.
