blandishments
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In this you may insert all your little Blandishments, and Expressions of Fondness, nor be ashamed, however high your Quality is, to add the strongest Entreaties.
From The Lovers Assistant, or, New Art of Love by Fielding, Henry
Blandishments were of no avail; they wagged and beamed apologetically, but remained in the hollow.
From Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
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