blandish

Meanings

• Verb

  To try to persuade or flatter someone, especially to gain their favor or support.

  - "He blandished the investors with promises of high returns."
  - "She blandished the jury with tears and heartfelt pleas."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blandish
mundane , plundane , fundane

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Variants

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blandish , blandished , blandisher , blandishers , blandishes , blandishing

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'blandeish,' which means 'to make sweet or pleasant,' from the Old French word 'blander,' meaning 'to make smooth or soothe.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'blandish' is rarely used in everyday speech and is more commonly found in literary and formal contexts.

2. The verb form of 'blandish' is less common than the noun form, which means 'sweet or pleasant talk.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Flattery: The act of praising or complimenting someone excessively, often with the intention of gaining favor or influence.

2. Persuasion: The act of influencing someone to believe or do something, often through the use of reasoning or emotional appeal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blandish' has been used to describe the manipulative and insincere behavior of characters, particularly in the context of courtship and political intrigue.

How to Memorize "blandish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone trying to persuade someone else with sweet words and gestures.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of trying to win someone over with flattery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'B' in blandish stands for 'bland' and 'persuade' starts with 'P'.

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