Flatter

Definition:

  • (n.) One who, or that which, makes flat or flattens.
  • (n.) A flat-faced fulling hammer.
  • (n.) A drawplate with a narrow, rectangular orifice, for drawing flat strips, as watch springs, etc.
  • (v. t.) To treat with praise or blandishments; to gratify or attempt to gratify the self-love or vanity of, esp. by artful and interested commendation or attentions; to blandish; to cajole; to wheedle.
  • (v. t.) To raise hopes in; to encourage or favorable, but sometimes unfounded or deceitful, representations.
  • (v. t.) To portray too favorably; to give a too favorable idea of; as, his portrait flatters him.
  • (v. i.) To use flattery or insincere praise.

Compare flatter with other words:

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beslobber vs. flatter

flatter vs. liar

flatter vs. narcissistic

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cajole vs. flatter

flatter vs. obsequious

flatter vs. ingratiate

flatter vs. mobile

flatter vs. smug

flatter vs. glorify

flatter vs. kowtow

fawn vs. flatter

flatter vs. hagiographer

adulate vs. flatter

flatter vs. sycophancy

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fickle vs. flatter

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flatter vs. toady

flatter vs. fulsome

flannel vs. flatter

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advantage vs. flatter

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compliment vs. flatter

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appease vs. flatter

flatter vs. soothe

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flatter vs. soap

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duchess vs. flatter

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