soft soap

soft soap

noun

Definition of SOFT SOAP

1

: a semifluid soap made especially from potassium hydroxide

2

: flattery

Examples of SOFT SOAP

1. <a salesman who knows the value of soft soap in making a sale>

First Known Use of SOFT SOAP

1634

Related to SOFT SOAP

Synonyms: adulation, blarney, butter, flannel [British], incense, overpraise, flattery, sweet talk, taffy

Related Words: allurements, blandishments, endearments; caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; fawning, sycophancy, toadying; cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm; acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Near Antonyms: bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

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