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bootlick vs blandish

blandish vs bootlick

bootlick and blandish both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bootlick No No Yes No
blandish No No Yes No
As verbs, blandish is a hypernym of bootlick; that is, blandish is a word with a broader meaning than bootlick:
  • bootlick: try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
  • blandish: praise somewhat dishonestly
Other hypernyms of bootlick include flatter.
bootlick (verb) blandish (verb)
try to gain favor by cringing or flattering praise somewhat dishonestly
Difference between bootlick and blandish

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