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insinuation vs blandishment

blandishment vs insinuation

insinuation and blandishment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insinuation Yes No No No
blandishment Yes No No No
As nouns, blandishment is a hypernym of insinuation; that is, blandishment is a word with a broader meaning than insinuation:
  • insinuation: the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments
  • blandishment: the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
Other hypernyms of insinuation include wheedling.
insinuation (noun) blandishment (noun)
the act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication flattery intended to persuade
Difference between insinuation and blandishment

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