Main Entry: blan·dish

Pronunciation: \ˈblan-dish\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French blandiss-, stem of blandir, from Latin blandiri, from blandus mild, flattering

Date: 14th century

transitive verb : to coax with flattery : cajoleintransitive verb : to act or speak in a flattering or coaxing manner

synonyms see cajole

— blan·dish·er noun