ˈblandish, -aan-, -dēsh, esp in pres part -dəsh verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: Middle English blandishen, from Middle French blandiss-, stem of blandir, from Latin blandiri, from blandus mild, flattering
transitive verb
: to flatter with soft words or affectionate actions : coax , cajole
found herself being blandished by millionaires — Lee Rogow
intransitive verb
: to act or speak in a flattering manner