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Flattery

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Definition

Flattery is excessive or insincere praise given to someone, usually to gain favor or manipulate them.

Synonyms & similar words

adulation compliment praise ingratiation sycophancy bootlicking cajolery soft-soap flirtation flirtatiousness blarney gushing flummery obsequiousness toadying fawning

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