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anbiedern — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flatter verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favor.
  • insinuation noun An indirect hint or suggestion, usually implying something unflattering.
  • pander verb To act in a way that indulges or appeals to someone's weaknesses, desires, or lower tastes, often for personal gain.

Senses

anbiedern is used for these senses in English:

  • flatter To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
  • flatter To portray someone to advantage.
  • insinuation The act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means; — formerly used in a good sense, as of friendly influence or interposition.

flatter — full definition

  1. verb To praise someone, often more than they deserve, in order to please them or win favor.
  2. verb To make someone or something look better than usual.
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