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Noun
S:
(n)
blarney
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coaxing
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soft soap
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sweet talk
(flattery designed to gain favor)
Verb
S:
(v)
wheedle
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cajole
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palaver
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blarney
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coax
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sweet-talk
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inveigle
(influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering)
"He palavered her into going along"
Adjective
S:
(adj)
coaxing
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ingratiatory
(pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade)
"a coaxing and obsequious voice"; "her manner is quiet and ingratiatory and a little too agreeable"