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Flattery

noun
/ˈflæt.ər.i/

Meaning

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Example Sentences

His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.

Synonyms

adulation, praise, compliments, sweet talk

Antonyms

criticism, honesty, frankness, bluntness

Collocations

empty flattery, false flattery, resist flattery

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