Flattery And Praise

noun a flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently to do something

• The salesman used blandishments to persuade the customer to make a purchase.
• She couldn't resist his blandishments and ended up buying the car.
• He laid on the blandishments pretty thick to get her to go out with him.
• The blandishments of fame can sometimes lead people astray.

verb the act of behaving in a subservient or overly obedient manner in order to gain favor or approval

• The politician was accused of toadying to the wealthy donors in exchange for campaign contributions.
• I can't stand toadying behavior, it's so transparent and insincere.
• Stop toadying up to the boss, it's embarrassing to watch.
• Her constant toadying to authority figures left her with no true friends.