Canadian English Meaning of flatter
flatterer
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Definitions and Meaning of flatter in English
flatter (v)
praise somewhat dishonestly
flatter (n.)
One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
A flat-faced fulling hammer.
A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
flatter (v. t.)
To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle.
To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him.
flatter (v. i.)
To use flattery or insincere praise.
FAQs About the word flatter
flatterer
praise somewhat dishonestlyOne who, or that which, makes flat or flattens., A flat-faced fulling hammer., A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for dr
applaud,butter up,Cajole,coax,commend,congratulate,Hero worship,honey,massage,overpraise
belittle,decry,depreciate,disparage,put down,bad-mouth
flattening => flattening, flattened => flattened, flatten out => flatten out, flatten => flatten, flatted => flattened,
