sweet talk
noun
cajolery; soft soap.
sweet-talked
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past participleof sweet-talk.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sweet-talk.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sweet talknouncajolery; soft soap.
Example Sentences
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sweet-talked her U.S. counterpart and accommodated his priorities from drugs to trade.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
The president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner helped move the deal to conclusion while Mr. Trump cajoled, twisted arms and, when necessary, sweet-talked friends and foes alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
She said she had been walking along Drake Street in the town centre when a Honda Civic pulled up and the man inside sweet-talked her into swapping numbers.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2023
He sweet-talked eight talented kids from other programs onto campus, including John Walker III, who had a season-high 19 points and nine rebounds.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2021
Shackleton sweet-talked wealthy patrons, took public donations, and raised money as an advance based on future sales of film and photo rights.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
