Associations to the word «Blandish»

Wiktionary

BLANDISH, verb. (transitive) To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
BLANDISH, verb. (transitive) To praise someone dishonestly; to flatter or butter up.

Dictionary definition

BLANDISH, verb. Praise somewhat dishonestly.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.