sweet-talk
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Definition of sweet-talk
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to use flattery
sweet talk
nounDefinition of sweet talk (Entry 2 of 2)
: flattery
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Synonyms for sweet-talk
Synonyms: Verb
blandish, blarney, cajole, coax, palaver, soft-soap, wheedle
Synonyms: Noun
adulation, blarney, flattery, overpraise, soft soap
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Examples of sweet-talk in a Sentence
Noun
enough of this sweet talk—just give me your honest opinion of my performanceRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
President Trump isn't known for his sweet talk -- but his sweet toss is now world-famous. — Adam Shaw, Fox News, "Trump reportedly tossed Starburst at Merkel during G-7 summit: 'Don't say I never give you anything'," 22 June 2018 UConn needs help and has issues that sweet talking can’t solve. — Mike Anthony, courant.com, "Mike Anthony: UConn Road Show One Piece In Complicated And Challenging Financial Puzzle," 7 June 2018 Normandy’s sweet talk follows similar moves by Paris and other European capitals to lure banking giants based in London’s financial district. — Elena Berton, USA TODAY, "Normandy wants to lure 'hot entrepreneurs' worried about Brexit," 24 Apr. 2018 What confuses matters is all this sweet talk, followed by the vanishing act. — Gabrielle Ulubay, New York Times, "For Best Hookup Results, Use Your Words, O.K.?," 12 Jan. 2018 Our nurturing aspect helps to basically sweet talk [offenders] into the back of our cars and into handcuffs. — Caitlin Doornbos, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Local female public safety leaders want more women in police, fire jobs," 26 Oct. 2017 Before the real fight begins, my group and I sweet talk our way to the media and VIP entrance. — Christine Flammia, Esquire, "My No-F*cks-Given Review of the Mayweather-McGregor Fight," 27 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sweet-talk.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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sweet-talk
verb
English Language Learners Definition of sweet-talk
: to say nice things to (someone) in order to persuade that person to do something
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