NOM | act | magarrufa, afalacs, carantoines, falagueries, llagot, manyagueria | the act of urging by means of teasing or flattery |
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communication | magarrufa, manyagueria, obsequiositat | excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm | |
communication | magarrufa, engalipada, xerrameca | flattery intended to persuade |
Sentit | The act of urging by means of teasing or flattery. | |
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Sinònims | afalacs, carantoines, falagueries, llagot, manyagueria | |
General | temptació | The act of influencing by exciting hope or desire |
Anglès | blandishment, wheedling | |
Espanyol | carantoñas, gitanería, halagos, lisonjas, zalamería | |
Verbs | adular, afalagar, amoixar, llagotejar | praise somewhat dishonestly |
Sentit | excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm. | |
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Sinònims | manyagueria, obsequiositat | |
General | compliment | A remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration |
Anglès | unction, smarm, fulsomeness | |
Espanyol | obsequiosidad, zalamería |
Sentit | flattery intended to persuade. | |
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Sinònims | engalipada, xerrameca | |
General | adulació, afalac, llagoteria | excessive or insincere praise |
Anglès | blandishment, cajolery, palaver | |
Espanyol | adulación, coba, lisonja, zalamería | |
Verbs | adular, afalagar, amoixar, llagotejar | praise somewhat dishonestly |
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