vleien — meaning in English

English meaning

• blandish verb To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
• fawn noun A young deer, usually under a year old.
• flatter verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favour.

Senses

vleien is used for these senses in English:

• fawn (intransitive) To exhibit affection or attempt to please.
• flatter To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.

blandish — full definition

1. verb To persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
2. verb To praise someone dishonestly; to flatter or butter up.

fawn — full definition

1. noun A young deer, usually under a year old.
2. noun A light yellowish-brown colour.
3. verb To seek approval or favour through excessive flattery or servile behaviour.

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