n. 25B6; verb
it amused him to flatter her : COMPLIMENT, praise, express admiration for, say nice things about, pay court to, fawn on; cajole, humour, flannel, blarney; informal sweet-talk, soft-soap, butter up, play up to; formal laud.
I was flattered to be asked : HONOUR, gratify, please, delight; informal tickle pink.
a hairstyle that flattered her : SUIT, become, look good on, go well with; informal do something for.
insult, offend.