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Synonyms & Antonyms of flattery
excessive praise
- a talk show host who is known for charming her guests with disingenuous flattery
Synonyms for flattery
- adulation,
- blarney,
- butter,
- flannel
- [British],
- incense,
- overpraise,
- soft soap,
- sweet talk,
- taffy
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The first known use of flattery was in the 14th century
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