sweet-talks
Charms with words
Sweet-talks is the third-person singular form of the verb sweet-talk, meaning to use flattery, charm, or persuasive language to get what you want from someone.
The approach typically involves compliments, gentle coaxing, and an appealing manner rather than direct demands or honest negotiation.
He sweet-talks his way out of every speeding ticket.
She sweet-talks the landlord into fixing things faster than the rest of us can.
Induces belief or action
- convincesSuccessfully changes someone's mind
- swaysMoves rhythmically sideways
- influencesPowers that shape behavior
- disarmsRemoves threat potential
softens · lobbies · pitches · sells · closes · deal-making · bargains · haggling
Excessive insincere praise
- coaxingPersuading through gentle persistence
- cajolesPersuades by flattery
- wheedlesPersuades by flattering
- charmsAttracts or delights
beguiles · schmoozes · ingratiates · soft-soaps · compliments · praises · fawns · sycophancy
persuades
Induces belief or action
- convincesSuccessfully changes someone's mind
- swaysMoves rhythmically sideways
- influencesPowers that shape behavior
disarms · softens · lobbies · pitches · sells · closes · deal-making · bargains · haggling · concessions
flattery
Excessive insincere praise
- coaxingPersuading through gentle persistence
- cajolesPersuades by flattery
- wheedlesPersuades by flattering
charms · beguiles · schmoozes · ingratiates · soft-soaps · compliments · praises · fawns · sycophancy · blandishments
deceives
Causes false belief
- manipulatesControls through cunning
- consDownsides or inmates
- dupesDeceives or victims
tricks · exploits · schemes · plays · uses · connives · seduces · misleads · bamboozles · hoodwinks
sweet-talksthreatens
Expresses intent to harm
intimidates · coerces · bullies · strong-arms · browbeats
sweet-talksthreatens
Expresses intent to harm
intimidates · bullies · browbeats · strong-arms · coerces
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