Synonyms for Sweetening up:
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v.
• cajole
- apple polish
, - argue into
, - banter
, - beguile
, - blandish
, - bootlick
, - brownnose
, - build up
, - butter up
, - con
, - crowd
, - deceive
, - decoy
, - delude
, - dupe
, - entice
, - entrap
, - get around
, - get next to
, - hand a line
, - induce
, - influence
, - inveigle
, - jolly
, - lay it on thick
, - lure
, - make up to
, - maneuver
, - massage
, - mislead
, - oil
, - play up to
, - push
, - rub the right way
, - seduce
, - snow
, - soap
, - soft-soap
, - soften
, - spread it on
, - stroke
, - suck up to
, - sweet-talk
, - sweeten up
, - tantalize
, - tempt
, - urge
, - wheedle
, - work on
, - work over
.
• flatter
- Beslaver
, - adulate
, - cajole
, - cater to
, - charm
, - court
, - fawn
, - glorify
, - grovel
, - humor
, - overpraise
, - praise
, - salve
, - sell
, - toady
.
• sweet-talk
• wheedle
What are the hypernyms for Sweetening up?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
improving, refreshing, Brightening, Elevating, Enhancing, Gladdening, benefiting, brightening up, making attractive, making better, Cheerifying, Pleasantening.
What are the opposite words for sweetening up?
Antonyms for the phrase "sweetening up" include souring, bittering, worsening, and souring someone's mood. When someone is said to be "sweetening someone up," they are usually trying to curry favor or gain a favorable outcome from someone else. However, there are times when being straightforward and honest is better than using flattery to get your way. Conversely, souring someone's mood will make them dislike you or your intentions. Bittering may cause similar reactions but also imply a lasting negative impression. Instead of sweetening up or manipulating, it is best to be sincere so that others can rely on and trust you.
What are the antonyms for Sweetening up?
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v.
• cajole
• flatter
• sweet-talk
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