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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Blandishment

/blăn'-dĭsh-mənt/ · Blan·dish·ment · IPA /ˈblæn.dɪʃ.mənt/
01 n. The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; ca…
  1. 1.
    The act of blandishing; a word or act expressive of affection or kindness, and tending to win the heart; soft words and artful caresses; cajolery; allurement.
    “Cowering low with blandishment.” — Milton.
    “Attacked by royal smiles, by female blandishments.” — Macaulay.