flattery (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def excessive or insincere praise
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Hypernym compliment
Derivationally related form flattery → flatter
Hyponym adulation; blandishment, cajolery, palaver; blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk; puffery
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Hyponym compliment
Hypernym adulation; blandishment, cajolery, palaver; blarney, coaxing, soft soap, sweet talk; puffery
Derivationally related form flatter → flattery

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