English dictionary
Hint: With the Firefox addon you can search this dictionary from the browsers search field.
English verb: flatter | |||
| 1. | flatter (communication) praise somewhat dishonestly | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot flatter Sue | ||
| Synonyms | blandish | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | praise | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | adulate, bootlick, brown-nose, butter up, fawn, kotow, kowtow, soft-soap, stroke, suck up, toady, truckle | ||
| Antonyms | disparage, belittle, pick at | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk