Flattery

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Flattery

adulation

excessive praise; flattery (n.)
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adulation
excessive praise; flattery (n.)
blandishment
word or deed of mild flattery; bribe (n.)
cajolery
persuasion by flattery (n.)
fulsome
flattery that is fake and offensive (adj.)
lackey
a follower who carries out another's wishes like a servant. (n.)
obsequious
showing excessive willingness to serve; fawning (adj.)
truckle
submit in a subservient manner to a superior (v.)
ingratiate to work oneself in the favor and good graces of others (v.)
sycophant
parasitic flatterer; truckler (n.)


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