Synonyms of massaged

massaged

verb

past tense of massage

as in stroked

to praise too much

a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stroked
• commended
• praised
• applauded
• congratulated
• puffed
• flattered
• coaxed
• honeyed
• overpraised
• cajoled
• adulated
• wheedled
• belauded
• wooed
• buttered up
• fawned
• complimented
• sucked (up to)
• kowtowed
• idolized
• extolled
• toadied
• soft-soaped
• blarneyed
• hero-worshipped
• eulogized
• worshipped
• sweet-talked
• lauded
• endeared
• romanced
• blandished
• slavered
• ingratiated
• courted
• felicitated
• gushed
• slobbered
• drooled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• belittled
• put down
• disparaged
• depreciated
• decried
• bad-mouthed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of massaged

The 2027 Silverado gets a broader, more muscular face, a new grille and redesigned LED lighting, while the bodywork has been massaged to make the truck look even more substantial. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

The 24-time Grand Slam champion appeared to suffer a cramp in his left foot, threw up, and took a medical time-out to have his back massaged between the fourth and fifth sets before losing to Argentine player Mariano Navone. — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Top Plays from Bears @ Titans To be clear, the first version will likely be revised and massaged before the Bears arrive at their first meaningful practice of Week 1. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Words have been parsed over, ideas about location, production design, costume, lighting have all been carefully massaged even up to the day of photography. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

It's massaged into place before the incision is then stitched up. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

While this is all occurring on your scalp and hair, your body is on a heated bed, and your body is getting massaged. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

Does all kale need to be massaged? — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026