Today's Word

Blandish

BLAN-dish

Definition

(verb) To coax or persuade someone through flattery or gentle words.

Example

She blandished her parents with compliments in hopes of borrowing the car for the evening.

Fun Fact

Blandishment, the noun form, often appears in literature to describe characters manipulating others. Shakespeare frequently used the concept of blandishment to showcase the power dynamics in relationships.