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flatter

2 antonyms and opposites of flatter.

Verb — To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.

Synonyms for flatter

brush up to collogue flatterize glaver gloze jolly lay it on thick make fair weather palaver preen puff soothe stroke speak well of tickle the ear

defame offend

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