Blandish vs. Flattery — What's the Difference?

To coax by flattery or wheedling; cajole.

Flattery (also called adulation or blandishment) is the act of giving excessive compliments, generally for the purpose of ingratiating oneself with the subject. It is also used in pick-up lines when attempting to initiate sexual or romantic courtship.

(transitive) To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.

The act or practice of flattering.

(transitive) To praise someone dishonestly; to flatter or butter up.

Excessive or insincere praise.

To flatter with kind words or affectionate actions; to caress; to cajole.

(uncountable) Excessive praise or approval, which is often insincere and sometimes contrived to win favour.

To make agreeable and enticing.

(countable) An instance of excessive praise.

Praise somewhat dishonestly

The act or practice of flattering; the act of pleasing by artful commendation or compliments; adulation; false, insincere, or excessive praise.

Excessive or insincere praise