blandisher

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses flattery or deceit to gain advantage or influence.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blandisher
bandisher , ranger , danger

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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 from the Middle English word 'blandeisen', meaning 'to soothe or flatter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blandisher' is not commonly used in everyday language and is more often found in literary contexts.

2. The word 'blandisher' comes from the Middle English word 'blandeisen', which means 'to soothe or flatter'.

3. The term 'blandisher' is related to the word 'blarney', which refers to excessive or insincere talk.

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Related Concepts

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1. Flattery: A form of praise or compliment intended to please or win someone's favor.

2. Deception: The act of misrepresenting or concealing the truth in order to manipulate or mislead someone.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'blandisher' is often used to describe a manipulative or deceitful character. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'All's Well That Ends Well', Parolles is portrayed as a 'blandisher' who tries to manipulate Helena and Bertram.

How to Memorize "blandisher"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person trying to win someone over with excessive praise or flattery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blandisher' with the image of a manipulative or deceitful person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'blandisher' as someone who 'blinds' others with flattery.

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