INGRATIATION

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The act of gaining acceptance or affection for yourself by persuasive and subtle blandishments

Example:

she refused to use insinuation in order to gain favor

Synonyms:

ingratiation; insinuation

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("ingratiation" is a kind of...):

blandishment; wheedling (the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery)

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