blandishments (Meaning)

blandishments

something that tends to coax or cajole

Politicians employed blandishments to sway voters into supporting their empty promises.
The charlatan's blandishments were nothing more than hollow compliments to draw in gullible victims.
The salesman used smooth blandishments to convince the customer to purchase a faulty product.
The child's blandishments failed to convince her mother to allow her to stay up late.
The king's blandishments and flattery couldn't conceal his true, tyrannical nature.
The diplomat relied on blandishments to secure favorable terms in the negotiations.
The company offered blandishments and incentives to potential employees in an effort to lure top talent.
The cult leader used blandishments to manipulate and control his followers.
The suitor's blandishments fell on deaf ears as the woman rejected his advances.
The teacher's blandishments and praise had no effect on the disruptive student.

something that tends to coax or cajole

caresses, adoration, compliments, regards, incense, greetings, felicitations, praise, endearments,allurements

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

Politicians employed blandishments to sway voters into supporting their empty promises.

The charlatan's blandishments were nothing more than hollow compliments to draw in gullible victims.

The salesman used smooth blandishments to convince the customer to purchase a faulty product.

The child's blandishments failed to convince her mother to allow her to stay up late.