soft-soap

English Thesaurus

1. use flattering talk on somebody (verb.communication)

hypernym	:	blandish, flatter,
definition	:	praise somewhat dishonestly (verb.communication)

2. persuade someone through flattery (verb.communication)

hypernym	:	blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle,
definition	:	influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering (verb.communication)