blandishment
gb/blˈændɪʃmənt/ us/blˈændɪʃmənt/
C1
English
hízelgés, csábítás
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
hízelgés
B2
Usage pattern:
use [blandishments] on [someone]; shower [someone] with [blandishments]
The salesperson tried blandishments, but she still refused to buy the extended warranty.
Az eladó hízelgéssel próbálkozott, de a nő továbbra sem volt hajlandó megvenni a kiterjesztett garanciát.
He was unmoved by their blandishments and stuck to his original decision.
Nem hatottak rá a hízelgéseik, és kitartott az eredeti döntése mellett.
The candidate relied on blandishments instead of giving clear answers.
Learner examples
He used blandishments to get a favor.
Hízelgéssel próbált szívességet elérni.
I did not believe her blandishments.
Nem hittem a hízelgő szavainak.
Common mistake:
Often used in the plural (blandishments). Do not confuse it with bland (“not interesting”) or banishment (“being sent away”).
Meaning
flattering talk to persuade
Collocations
use blandishments
|offer blandishments
|empty blandishments
|cheap blandishments
|political blandishments
|shower someone with blandishments
|respond to blandishments
|ignore blandishments
|see through blandishments
|reject blandishments
Synonyms
flattery (More general; blandishments often suggests persuasion or manipulation.)
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sweet talk (More informal and conversational.)
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coaxing (Focuses on the act of gently persuading rather than the words themselves.)
Antonyms
criticism (Negative evaluation rather than praise.)
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rebuke (A sharp expression of disapproval instead of pleasing talk.)
Themes
communication
|persuasion
|social_interaction
Definition
a nice compliment used to get what you want
A flattering or pleasing statement used to persuade someone to do something or to gain their approval.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
csábítás
B2
Usage pattern:
the blandishments of [something]
He left the quiet town for the blandishments of the city.
Otthagyta a csendes kisvárost a város csábítása miatt.
The blandishments of easy money can be hard to resist.
A könnyű pénz csábításának nehéz lehet ellenállni.
She was wary of the blandishments of sudden fame.
Learner examples
The blandishments of the city tempted him.
Vonzotta a város csábereje.
Common mistake:
This sense still often appears in the plural (blandishments), even when it refers to general attractions.
Meaning
tempting attractions or inducements
Collocations
the blandishments of fame
|the blandishments of city life
|the blandishments of power
|the blandishments of luxury
|the blandishments of success
|succumb to blandishments
|resist blandishments
|immune to blandishments
|seduced by blandishments
|the blandishments of easy money
Synonyms
temptation (Common and direct; blandishments can sound more literary and implies allure.)
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inducement (More neutral and often practical (e.g., money) rather than charming.)
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allure (Emphasizes attractive appeal rather than persuasion.)
Antonyms
deterrent (Something that discourages rather than attracts.)
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disincentive (A factor that reduces motivation to act.)
Themes
desire
|persuasion
|lifestyle
Definition
something attractive that tempts you
Something appealing that tempts or attracts someone, especially in a way that encourages them to do something they might otherwise avoid.
Grammar
Dictionary form
blandishment
IPA
GB/blˈændɪʃmənt/
US/blˈændɪʃmənt/
Syllables & stress
bland - ish - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (bland)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: blandishment
- Plural: blandishments
Word family
Forms
blandishments
noun
Core family
bland
adjective
blandly
adverb
blandness
noun
Advanced or less common
blandish
verb
Expressions
immune to blandishments
1/ɪmjˈun tə blˈændɪʃmənts/
fixed phrase
formal
not affected by flattery
not changed by compliments or temptations
Examples
- The judge appeared immune to the blandishments of the defense team.
- She is largely immune to blandishments and prefers direct facts.
- He acted as if he were immune to blandishments, but the praise worked.
resist (someone's/the) blandishments
1/ɹɪzˈɪst sˈoʊmˈoʊnzˈʌð blˈændɪʃmənts/
fixed phrase
formal
refuse to be persuaded
not let compliments tempt you
Examples
- She resisted his blandishments and kept the negotiation strictly professional.
- Investors should resist the blandishments of 'guaranteed' returns.
- He tried to resist the blandishments of a weekend getaway, but he gave in.
Learner examples
- I resisted their blandishments.
the blandishments of [something]
1/ðə blˈændɪʃmənts əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
the tempting attractions of
the attractive things about something
Examples
- He was drawn to the blandishments of city life.
- The blandishments of online shopping are hard to ignore.
- She warned him about the blandishments of power.
Learner examples
- The blandishments of fame can be dangerous.