artful+caresses

  • 1blandishment — n. 1. Fascination, flattery, cajolery, cajoling compliment, artful caresses, coaxing, wheedling. 2. Caressing, caresses, endearment, soft words, expression of affection, billing and cooing, toying, fawning. 3. Delight, joy, pleasure, attraction,… …

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  • 2Blandishment — Blan dish*ment, n. [Cf. OF. blandissement.] 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. [1913 Webster] Cowering low with… …

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