ingratiation Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- compliments
- acclaim
- blandishments
- applause
- flattery
- respects
- greetings
- adoration
- worship
- regards
- caresses
- smarm
- cajolement
- idolatry
Weak:
Strongest:
- detraction
- disparagement
- depreciation
- disparagement
- belittlement
- belittlement
- detraction
- depreciation
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No Weak antonyms found.
ingratiation Meaning
ingratiation (n)
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
ingratiation Sentence Examples
- The politician's ingratiation with the electorate was based on endless promises and populist rhetoric.
- Her ingratiating smile disarmed many, concealing her true intentions.
- The employee's ingratiating behavior towards his boss was meant to secure a promotion.
- Rumors spread that the company was using ingratiation tactics to win over new investors.
- The ingratiation of the assistant was so obvious that it became laughable.
- Their ingratiating words seemed designed solely to gain favor from their superiors.
- The ingratiating sales pitch was met with skepticism by the potential customer.
- The politician's ingratiating speeches failed to convince the voters of his sincerity.
- The ingratiating approach of the charity fundraiser was met with mixed reactions.
- The student's ingratiating attempt to get a better grade backfired when the professor detected his insincerity.
FAQs About the word ingratiation
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
cajolery, toadying, sycophancy, fawning, praise, compliments, acclaim, blandishments, applause, flattery
detraction,disparagement, depreciation, disparagement, belittlement, belittlement, detraction, depreciation, bad-mouthing,bad-mouthing
The politician's ingratiation with the electorate was based on endless promises and populist rhetoric.
Her ingratiating smile disarmed many, concealing her true intentions.
The employee's ingratiating behavior towards his boss was meant to secure a promotion.
Rumors spread that the company was using ingratiation tactics to win over new investors.
