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English Dictionary: blandish by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
blandish
v
  1. praise somewhat dishonestly
    Synonym(s): flatter, blandish
    Antonym(s): belittle, disparage, pick at
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Blandish \Blan"dish\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Blandished}; p. pr. &
      vb. n. {Blandishing}.] [OE. blaundisen, F. blandir, fr. L.
      blandiri, fr. blandus mild, flattering.]
      1. To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to
            caress; to cajole.
  
      2. To make agreeable and enticing.
  
                     Mustering all her wiles, With blandished parleys.
                                                                              --Milton.
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