Synonyms of ingratiation

ingratiation

noun

as in cajolery

Related Words

• cajolery
• sycophancy
• praise
• fawning
• toadying
• smarm
• adoration
• cajolement
• acclaim
• worship
• idolatry
• compliments
• applause
• caresses
• respects
• regards
• blandishments
• flattery
• greetings
• commendation
• congratulations
• felicitations
• endearments
• butter
• adulation
• allurements
• soft soap
• overpraise
• taffy
• incense
• sweet talk
• blarney
• flannel

Dissimilar Words

• disparagement
• depreciation
• detraction
• belittlement
• bad-mouthing
• put-down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ingratiation

Cathy’s ingratiation with, and eventual usurpation of, brothel owner Faye (Martha Plimpton) gets an entire episode. — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Even effective flattery or ingratiation may have limits, especially when the stakes are highest. — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing. — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026

Each chapter discusses a specific sales element, which includes such topics as goal setting, prospecting, ingratiation and listening tactics, empathy and much more. — Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026