Blandishments — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈblan-dish-mənt/ blan·dish·ment

Meaning & Definition of Blandishments

Blandishments (noun)

  1. something that tends to coax or cajole, allurement —often used in plural

Blandishments (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. nice things that you say or do to convince someone to do something

    "He found it hard to resist her blandishments and almost always ended up doing as she wished."

    similar: allurements, endearments, adulation, blarney, butter, flannel (British), flattery, incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy, caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects, adoration, idolatry, worship, fawning, sycophancy, toadying, cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm, acclaim, applause, commendation, praise
    opposite: bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

Related Entry: Blandishment (noun)

Blandishment is a different word from Blandishments. The synonyms below are for blandishment, not for blandishments.

  1. a nice thing that someone says or does to persuade another to do something

    "He finally succumbed to his children's blandishments and allowed them to stay up past their bedtime."

    similar: cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, urging, wheedling, adulation, blarney, butter, charm, flannel (British), flattery, incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy, allurement, beguilement, endearment, enticement, buttering up, fawning, sycophancy, toadying, ingratiation, smarm, acclaim, applause, commendation, praise, charming, courting, massaging, romancing, seduction, tempting, wooing, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion, conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion, adoration, idolatry, worship
    opposite: bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blandishments

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blandishments:

British: flannel
allurements, endearments, adulation, blarney, butter, flattery, incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy, caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects, adoration, idolatry, worship, fawning, sycophancy, toadying, cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm, acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Blandishments

Words with the opposite meaning of Blandishments:

bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

Origin & Etymology of Blandishments

blandish + -ment, probably after Anglo-French blandisement, blaundissement and continental Old & Middle French blandissement

First known use: circa 1553

Frequently Asked Questions about Blandishments

What does "Blandishments" mean?

"Blandishments" means something that tends to coax or cajole, allurement —often used in plural. As a noun, it is defined as: something that tends to coax or cajole, allurement —often used in plural.

What is another word for "Blandishments"?

Other words for "Blandishments" include allurements, endearments, adulation, blarney, butter, flannel, flattery and incense. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blandishments" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blandishments"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blandishments". Common alternatives include allurements, endearments, adulation, blarney, butter, flannel, flattery, incense, overpraise and soft soap.

What is the opposite of "Blandishments"?

Antonyms of "Blandishments" include bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement and put-down.

How do you use "Blandishments" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blandishments" in a sentence: "He found it hard to resist her blandishments and almost always ended up doing as she wished.".

Is "Blandishments" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blandishments" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Blandishments"?

"Blandishments" is pronounced /ˈblan-dish-mənt/ and divided into syllables as blan·dish·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Blandishments"?

"Blandishments" comes from blandish + -ment, probably after Anglo-French blandisement, blaundissement and continental Old & Middle French blandissement. First known use: circa 1553.