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English verb: sweet-talk

1. sweet-talk (communication) influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering


SamplesHe palavered her into going along.


ExamplesThey sweet-talk him into writing the letter


Synonymsblarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, wheedle


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody into V-ing something


Broader (hypernym)persuade


Narrower (hyponym)browbeat, bully, soft-soap, swagger









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