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soft-soap
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soft–soap

transitive verb \ˈsȯf(t)-ˈsōp\

Definition of SOFT-SOAP

: to soothe or persuade with flattery or blarney
— soft–soap·er \-ˌsō-pər\ noun

First Known Use of SOFT-SOAP

1840

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Synonyms
blandish, blarney, cajole, palaver, soft-soap, sweet-talk, wheedle
See Synonym Discussion at cajole

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