August 2005: BLANDISHMENT

often blandishments; noun
Example: Even her blandishments couldn't win him over.
Similes: Flattery, cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, ingratiation, seduction, blarney.
Antonyms: intimidation, threats, scolding, insults, bullying, browbeating.

Origin: From the Latin blandus .. smooth, caressing, flattering.