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schmeicheln — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cajole verb To persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
  • coax verb To gently persuade someone to do something through patience or flattery.
  • 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.
  • wheedle verb To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.

Senses

schmeicheln is used for these senses in English:

  • coax (transitive) To wheedle or persuade (a person, organisation, animal etc.) gradually or by use of flattery to do something.
  • flatter To compliment someone, often (but not necessarily) insincerely and sometimes to win favour.
  • flatter To enhance or gratify someone's vanity by praising them.
  • flatter To portray someone to advantage.
  • wheedle (ambitransitive) To cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.

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