with flattery

Frequency: 5.23.8 per million words

Indicates that flattery is the tool or manner used in performing an action, such as persuasion.

flatteryPREPOSITION + NOUN

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with

Examples (10)

  • She persuaded him with flattery.
  • He tried to win her over with flattery.
  • The salesman charmed customers with flattery.
  • You can't manipulate me with flattery.
  • She showered her boss with flattery to get a promotion.
  • He won the contract with flattery and smooth talk.
  • Don't try to convince me with flattery.
  • The politician appealed to voters with flattery.
  • She softened his anger with flattery and apologies.
  • He gained her trust with flattery and false promises.